Days Getting Sunnier for Solar in Silicon Valley
from EE Times
 When it comes to the emerging U.S. solar technology industry, there's no contest: Silicon Valley shines the brightest. The valley isn't the only tech center in the country working on the renewable energy source. But it has a potent mix of strengths that look good to analysts: California's overall enthusiasm for solar, public utility support, semiconductor industry veterans now working in the solar space, and high-energy startups. More
Dover, N.H., Parking Lot Closed after Child is Shocked
from Foster's Daily Democrat
The city closed the upper parking area of the Shaw's Lane Athletic Fields near Garrison School after a child received an electrical shock after touching the door handle of a vehicle parked near a high-voltage electric transmission line Friday. The city's electrical inspector is also working with the National Fire Protection Association, which drafts the code requirements, to ensure the equipment is up to standards. More
Classes on Code Changes a Must for Some Workers
from the The Virginian-Pilot
Teachers aren't the only people who need to take refresher courses to keep up their licenses. Now, tradespeople such as plumbers and electricians do, too. In January, the state of Virginia began requiring electricians, plumbers, gas fitters and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning workers to undergo training on code changes to renew their two-year licenses. The change affects 38,000 workers. More
Updated Building Codes Approved
from the Cass County Democrat Missourian
At last week's Harrisonville, Mo., Board of Aldermen meeting, amendments to the proposed 2006 I-Codes ordinance passed. At an Aug. 18 meeting, the city's director of codes, Steven Rauscher, told the board, the “new code editions … tailored to meet the needs of our community,” would bring the city’s residential and commercial building codes in alignment with the 2006 editions of the International codes (I-Codes) and 2005 edition of the National electrical code (NEC). More
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 Eti Conformity Services is the largest independent testing, maintenance and engineering service company in the United States. With strategically located services centers nationwide, you’ll receive local responsiveness and global capability. For 30 years, the Eti Conformity Services name has been synonymous with quality and experience as well as being known for producing consistent results in electrical testing throughout many industries. When it comes time to conduct your next field evaluation, Eti Conformity has the experience you can trust. More
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Electrical Fire Causes Nearly $4 Million in Damages
from the LA Daily News
An electrical fire at an Atwater Village, Calif., printing factory caused an estimated $3.8 million in damages, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported today. About 125 firefighters battled the blaze at Systems Trade Printing. The building, which contained flammable paints and dyes, was destroyed in the fire. More
Verifying Ground-Fault Coordination for MV Power Cable Shielding
from Electrical Construction & Maintenance
How can you verify that a power cable's shield will be able to carry a fault current of specific magnitude in the time needed for operation of a fault-current protection device without damaging cable insulation? Let's take a closer look. More
Commissioning On-site Electrical Systems
from Consulting Specifying Engineering
Commissioning is the systematic process by which a piece of equipment, system, or facility is tested to verify that it functions in accordance with the design intent and owner's operational requirements. In the past, the primary focus of commissioning has been on HVAC systems, but because of the need for increased electrical system reliability and complexity, owners are now starting to realize the importance and benefits of commissioning on-site electrical systems. More
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Tamper-Resistant Receptacles from Cooper Wiring Devices
 Each year, more than 2,400 children are injured by inserting foreign objects into receptacles.* Cooper’s Tamper-Resistant receptacles provide a solution to protect children from electrical injuries and meet 2008 NEC® section 406.11 specification that states all receptacles installed in dwelling units must be tamper-resistant. Devices are available in single, duplex, decorator, GFCI and ASPIRE Design System configurations. Make sure your inspections meet the latest code. More
*According to a 10-year study of National Electronic Injury Surveillance system (NEISS) data.
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