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Drive to link wind, solar power to distant users
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A new proposal
to build a transmission link to connect the nation's three major electricity grids -- Eastern, Western and Texas -- is generating interest among energy policy makers because of its potential to accelerate development of renewable energy. The project, called the Tres Amigas "superstation," to be built at Clovis, N.M., would bring a major change to the U.S. electricity infrastructure by improving connectivity.
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Electrical workmanship standards (NEIS) -- A benchmark of quality
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The first NECA standard serves as the
flagship standard and the foundation for this family of quality and performance standards. The concepts behind standardizing various aspects of electrical work serve to establish a benchmark of quality and workmanship that is measurable. The National Electrical Contractors Association believes there is a great opportunity to have a positive effect on the electrical contracting business by standardizing various quality control aspects of electrical work. This is the primary objective of
developing the National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS).
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Surge suppression devices
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In just milliseconds, a voltage surge can destroy valuable equipment or even bring an entire facility down; thus, protection against transient voltage spikes is important. Hard-wired transient protection
devices are covered by either Art. 280 (above 1kV) or Art. 285 (1kV or less). Art. 280 refers to them as surge arresters, while Art. 285 refers to them as surge-protective devices (SPDs). More
Preventing
and responding to shock
Electrical Contractor Magazine Share
It is easy to forget just how dangerous electricity can be. Given the correct conditions,
it can kill. Or it can deliver a painful shock, damage sensitive equipment and ignite combustible materials. The National Safety Council estimates 600 people die every year of electrical causes. Most of these accidents involve low-voltage power (600 volts or less). The best way to avoid becoming one of these statistics is to avoid energized circuits when possible.
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CSA -- National Forum on Workplace Electrical Safety
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Presented by the architects of the CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
and CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 standards, this one-day forum will benefit anyone involved with electrical safety and safety planning. It will focus on providing the critical "how to" aspects of electrical safety requirements and best practices, all backed by case studies from your peers.
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California heats up incentives for solar power
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California is heating up its push for clean energy, as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger approved a new subsidy for solar power on Monday and joined forces with the federal government to fast-track renewable energy projects. California has the most aggressive renewable energy goals in the United States, which Schwarzenegger increased last month when he ordered
that the state get a third of its electricity from renewable resources by 2020. More
Live wires kill one a day in Gujarat
DNA India Share
On an average, at least one person is electrocuted to death every day in Gujarat. In 2008-09, 417 people lost their lives while 342 sustained burn injuries after
coming in contact with live wires. Many of these deaths could have been prevented if the state's power distribution companies had taken adequate measures to prevent people from coming in contact with live wire. More
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AFC's NEW MC-Quik™ & MC-Stat™ install in a Snap without the Wrap. Each contain an oversized aluminum grounding wire plus armor for equipment grounding. MC-Quik does not have overall conductor wrap. MC-Stat for HCF has a green grounding conductor (NEC 517), no paper wrap. It's a Snap without the Wrap.
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Thomas & Betts offers one-stop-shopping for electrical conduit and fittings with a portfolio of leading brand names. Whether for hazardous location applications, such as an oilrig or refinery, heavy-duty applications such as manufacturing or transportation,
or light-duty applications such as hospitals or hotels, you can count on the brands of Thomas & Betts for dependable, quality assurance.
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Legrand/Pass &
Seymour’s Tamper-Resistant Hallway Light Receptacle combines a single receptacle with an LED nightlight lasting 20 years. A photocell illuminates the light in the dark and turns it off in daylight. Meeting NEC® tamper-resistant requirements, the built-in shutter system lets plugs in but keeps other objects out. Visit www.passandseymour.com/TRoutlets.
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