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Worker safety: Protect against electrical hazards FacilitiesNet Share     The second most common area for OSHA violations and citations concerns electrical hazards, which are a real concern in the maintenance and engineering profession. The nature of tasks technicians perform places them at risk of electrocution and arc flash burns. Recently, OSHA revised its electrical safety regulations to provide employees greater protection, and the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 70E standard goes even further to protect employees. In particular, the updated standards serve to protect employees from arc flash hazards. More
Supply-side PV utility connections IAEI Magazine Share
Many larger PV systems cannot meet the requirements for a load-side (of the service disconnect) connection to the premises wiring system and a supply-side connection must be considered. The supply-side connection (also known as a service-entrance tap) is allowed by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and is addressed in a number of sections in the Code. More Maryland aims for 100,000 solar rooftops in 10 years Baltimore Sun Share
Environment Maryland says a quarter of Maryland homes are ready for solar panels that could capture energy that is now going unused. The group cites information from the International Center for Sustainable Development that shows the state gets about 196,000 gigawatt-hours of solar energy on a sunny summer day. That's more than what's produced at the state's mostly coal-fired power plants here in a year. The move could reduce greenhouse gases and air pollution, as well as make energy distribution more efficient by creating it locally. It could also save consumers money and create local jobs, the group said. More
What is your true voltage? Building Services and Environmental Engineer Share
Power correction technology came under the spotlight when performances could be claimed to challenge the micro-renewables for reliability to reduce energy usage. This article describes why it is important in building services to make some voltage checks, including financial gains and reliability and longevity of service. More Podcast: Protecting against arc flash Automation World Share
Arc flash can be a dangerous hazard for those working around electricity and electrically powered equipment. In this podcast interview Automation World’s Managing Editor Wes Iversen talks with Chris Davidson and David Clout of Siemens Energy Inc. about arc flash protection technology deployed in equipment sold to the power industry and others. More
U.S. solar market to double in 2010 CalFinder Share
2010 is set to be a big year for solar power. The economy is picking up a little speed, Recovery Act dollars are expected to finally roll out to eagerly waiting solar projects, solar equipment prices continue to fall and we're seeing the natural growth of a fast-paced industry. In response to these and other factors, some lofty predictions are being made for the coming year. The latest comes from Roger Efird, chairman of the Solar Energy Industries Association and Managing Director for Suntech America. More Gains in global wind capacity reported The New York Times Share
The Global Wind Energy Council, a trade association based in Brussels, estimates that wind power capacity grew by 31 percent worldwide in 2009, with 37.5 additional gigawatts installed, bringing global wind power capacity to 157.9 gigawatts. China accounted for a third of the new capacity, and the Chinese market experienced more than 100 percent growth. More
The IAEI Weekly Update now available as an iPhone app IAEI Share
 IAEI understands the need to deliver timely, relevant
industry news to its members and other industry professionals. In partnering with MultiBriefs to create the IAEI Weekly Update, the association committed itself to delivering this news to members and other industry professionals. That partnership has now expanded to provide another convenient avenue to receive this information. The IAEI Weekly Update is now part of the new MultiBriefs app, now available for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in the App Store.
Simply search "MultiBriefs" in the App Store and download the app free of charge. Once the MultiBriefs application is downloaded, you can add the IAEI feed from the "Specialized Trades and Industries" section. News is streamed into your iPhone or iPod Touch each week. And just like the e-mail news brief you’ve become accustomed to, you may share articles with your colleagues via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can even bookmark certain articles as favorites to revisit at a later date. As always, feedback is appreciated and is important to the success of the app. Feel free to rate the application in the App Store. More |
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