Electrical Safety Authority Issues Ontario Electrical Safety Code
from Marketwire
Ontario's Electrical Safety Authority will be issuing the 24th Edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code on May 1, 2009 following Government of Ontario approval in early 2009. The 24th Edition contains 255 changes associated with the Ontario amendments and the 2009 Canadian Electrical Code. More

IAEI to Offer Member Insurance Benefits
from IAEI
IAEI has reached a partnership agreement with Homeland HealthCare to offer IAEI members insurance benefits in one convenient affordable package—SecureCare. Beginning in April, members will receive an introductory contact by Homeland SecureCare to provide additional information and to answer questions. More

IAEI Seeks New Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
from IAEI
The International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) is seeking an energetic, experienced professional from the electrical industry or inspection community to be its next Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director. The successful candidate should have experience in the technical aspects of the electrical industry equally balanced with skills in overall organizational management. Applications must be received by June 1, 2009. More

Temporary Wiring—Anything Goes?
from Electrical Contractor Magazine
It’s only temporary wiring, so what’s the problem? Ever get the feeling that temporary electrical wiring is treated as an afterthought, if even considered at all? Many electrical workers treat it as though it is less dangerous than permanent electrical installations and those associated hazards. More

NEMA Publishes Two Cable Standards
from Penn Energy
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published RV 1-2008 Application and Installation Guidelines for Armored Cable (AC) and Metal-Clad (MC) Cable and RV 2-2008 Application and Installation Guidelines for Nonmetallic-Sheathed (NM-B) Cable and Underground Feeder and Branch (UF-B) Circuit Cable. Both standards have been updated to reflect changes in the National Electrical Code®. More

Wiring Hazard Found in Australia Store Ashes
from ABC News
The inquest into the fire that destroyed an Australian store has heard bundles of cables were found in the burnt out building. An electrical inspector from Aurora Energy, told the inquest that bundled cables had the potential to overheat. He also told the court it was appropriate for the building's power to be turned off to prevent fire fighters being electrocuted. More

Florida Announces World's First Solar-Powered City
from Inhabitat
Florida’s next big community isn’t for retirees — it’s for solar energy buffs. Florida Power & Light and development firm Kitson & Partners are collaborating on Babcock Ranch, a 17,000 acre solar-powered city near Fort Myers. The community will run entirely on a 75 megawatt, $300 million solar-powered generator, and will also use smart grid technology to let all inhabitants of the community monitor their power consumption. More