Combating the Counterfeiters
from Building Services and Environmental Engineer
The OECD report highlighting the economic impact of counterfeiting and piracy features a section regarding electrical components and with the report including special mention of its Electric Dragon campaigns, it is important for those in the supply chain - and building services professionals - to play their part and be vigilant. More

Energy Loss, Global Warming and Voltage Drop
from IAEI Magazine
Safety first. That’s been the byword for electrical codes and electrical inspectors forever -- and properly so. But is that enough? For people and property, the answer is "Yes." But for economic and enviornmental reasons, the answer is: "Maybe we should be doing more." More

Arizona City to Ease Restrictions on Solar Panels
from the East Valley Tribune
Gilbert, Ariz., plans later this week to remove some of the restrictions on installing solar power systems on homes and businesses. Beginning July 31, residents will no longer need to get a town building permit to install the systems as long as they are installed by an Arizona-licensed contractor and meet nationally recognized building and electrical safety standards. More

Despite Federal Aid, New Energy Jobs Slow to Bloom
from the Miami Herald
Everywhere you turn there is talk of a shift to renewable energy, of building wind farms and solar plants, of making buildings more efficient, of developing biofuels. And of billions in federal funding to help make it all happen. This should mean a whole lot of new energy jobs. So where are they -- and how do you get one? More

Safe to Let?
from Electrical Times
Following the tragic death of a mother of two, who was electrocuted while running a bath, the Electrical Safety Council is calling on landlords and tenants to undertake basic but essential checks to ensure their rented homes are electrically safe. Each year there are over 30 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries from electricity in U.K. homes. More

Arc Flash--Unplugged
from Electrical Contractor Magazine
Dynamite, gasoline, gunpowder and electricity: What do these have in common? Each one can explode. Something as simple as the slip of a screwdriver can cause the electric power system to act like a bomb. Technically known as an arc flash, this potentially devastating explosion can occur when accidental contact is made between energized conductors or between one conductor and a grounded surface, such as an equipment enclosure. More

Baseball Stadiums Go Clean for Electricity
from Environmental Leader
As part of the sports industry’s growing support to become more sustainable, for one home stand the Arizona Diamondbacks will be running on renewable energy, as will Japanese Pro Baseball’s 2009 All-Star Games. More