Published:
December 2011

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Power Down

By Debbie McClungUnder (Systems)

Two years ago, Verizon Communications’ 30,000 facilities worldwide consumed more than 9 billion kilo

Tricky Business: Rare-earth Materials Shortage

If the nation’s rising unemployment, flagging construction, and global debt crisis didn’t give elect

The Control Narrative

By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

Driven by commercial building energy codes, green building projects and owner demands for flexibili

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The Tester in Your Pocket
(Systems)
By
Jim Hayes
December 2011
Working with fiber optics puts some unusual strain on your vision. Experienced techs have learned to deal with it. READ MORE
Energy Forum Helps Contractors Find Door to Efficiency
(Miscellaneous)
By
Timothy Johnson
December 2011
Whether California’s nickname refers to its plentiful sunshine or the pursuit of riches, the Golden State provided an appropriate venue for the National Electrical Contractor READ MORE
Americans Have the Will but Need Experts to Show the Way to Energy Efficiency
(Green Building)
By
Timothy Johnson
December 2011
Certain aspects of an energy-efficient future hinge on facility owners’ compliance and proactivity with their habits and devices, such as smart meters. READ MORE
Google and Clean Power Finance Team up to Create $75 Million Fund for Residential Solar Projects
(Residential)
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December 2011
Clean Power Finance, a provider of integrated services and financing solutions for the solar industry, and Google announced the creation of a new $75 million fund to finance READ MORE
Automakers Agree to Standardized EV Charging Systems
(Your Business)
By
Rick Laezman
December 2011
It’s not every day multinational corporations agree on something, especially not when it involves their competition. READ MORE

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