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Higher Ground

By Debbie McClungUnder (Safety)

Spring 2008 delivered the perfect storm to Iowa.

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Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations, Part XLII

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charles R. Miller

August 2009

As stated in the introduction, the purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is the practical safeguarding of people and property from hazards arising from the use of ele READ MORE

Energy Storage Will Challenge Utilities

(Miscellaneous)

By

Mike Breslin

August 2009

While utilities across the country are plugging in solar and wind, they also are in various stages of installing intelligent grid systems to improve control, conservation and READ MORE

How the West Is Winning Renewable-Energy Development

(Miscellaneous)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2009

With all of the talk in government circles about the possibilities of renewable power, it makes sense that the focus should be on developing those resources in the nation’s We READ MORE

Storage Battery Disconnects, Generators for Fire Pumps and More

(Codes & Standards)

By

George W. Flach

August 2009

Article 230 Services; Article 240 Overcurrent Protection; Article 250 Grounding and Bonding; Article 330 Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC; Article 350 Liquidtight Flexible Metal Cond READ MORE

Higher Ground

(Safety)

By

Debbie McClung

August 2009

Spring 2008 delivered the perfect storm to Iowa. A Memorial Day EF5 tornado leveled most of two towns in the north central part of the state, taking nine lives. READ MORE