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Report: Cost of solar power to drop by half by end of 2009
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The cost of solar equipment has been steadily dropping over the last decade, but as the economy hit the skids over the past year, the cost to finance solar projects actually increased. In other words it became more expensive for a utility or company to raise capital to build solar projects this year
than in previous years. But according to a report released Monday from New Energy Finance, the research firm predicts that by the end of 2009 the “capital markets will loosen up” and combined with the continuing decrease in solar equipment costs, will lead to a 50 percent drop in overall solar costs compared to the end of 2008.
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Electrical fire knocks Dallas TV station off the air
The Associated Press via the Houston Chronicle
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An electrical fire forced evacuation of KXAS during a newscast and knocked the state's longest-serving TV station off the air last Thursday. About 50 people were in the building when the fire alarm sounded. The stations were back on the air
by 2 a.m. Friday.
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Fair trade
EC&M
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For the second time since 2005, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering a proposal permitting the use of a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) in the United States as an alternative to third-party, independent testing laboratories' certification
for certain low-risk electrical and electronic products. SDoC is a written statement, produced by an equipment manufacturer or supplier, confirming that a product meets or conforms to a specified test standard or a set of requirements. In the European Union (EU), SDoC is currently accepted for electrical products that use between 50V and 1,000VAC and between 75V and 1,500VDC, which are covered by the European Commission's (EC) Low-Voltage Directive. The products are labeled with a CE mark.
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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. More info. MORE
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Blog - Politics + Electricity = Death
IAEI Blog
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From the perspective of those involved in electrical safety, interference with the resolution of hazards and potential hazards should never be tolerated. There is a simple reason for this: Many of us have seen the countless ways electricity has been misused.
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Safe disposal of fluorescent tubes and CFLs
Vector Magazine
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There has been much controversy lately over the mercury content of fluorescent tubes and CFLs. Many people are still unsure about how to dispose of redundant luminaires safely.
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Vancouver electrical, building codes rewritten to accommodate electric vehicle charging
EV World
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The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association asked the city of Vancouver to develop regulations to mandate residential infrastructure for electric vehicle charging. The city responded positively and now it has thousands of homes wired for emerging electric vehicles. This is the story of what was involved to achieve this. The authors hope that others can learn from our experience and enable the infrastructure needed by emerging EVs.
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A surplus of energy that might even last
The New York Times
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After years of widespread concern over how to refine enough gasoline, how to deliver enough megawatts of electricity and how to keep from drowning in carbon dioxide, the United States suddenly has fuel and energy in
surplus, and the country is looking greener. Can it last? And would that be a good thing?
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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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From component evaluation to wind turbine field evaluation, Intertek is an expert in national and regional regulatory compliance. Avoid costly delays with quick response, third-party field labeling of unlisted large and small wind turbines. Get expert information on electrical safety compliance for wind turbines by downloading our free whitepaper now! More info
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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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Since 2000: IBC - Chapter 30 has required Electrical and Mechanical Listing Requirements for Automotive Lifts.
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