February 2012: Renovation

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Building in Motion

By Darlene BremerUnder (Green Building)

Energy modeling, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), is the practice of simulat

Ghosts of a Building’s Past

By Jerry RiveraUnder (Safety)

The U.S.

Wiring the Past for the Future

By Thomas E. GlavinichUnder (Your Business)

The United States is aging, and its buildings are getting older, too.

Savvy Selling

By Susan BloomUnder (Your Business)

Surveying the current state of his market, Phil Rose, president of Milwaukee-based Roman Electric Co

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That’s Secondary

(Codes & Standards)

By

James G. Stallcup

February 2012

In the November 2011 issue, I wrote about the rewrite of Section 250.30(A)(1) through (A)(8) in the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC). READ MORE

Competition Spurs Retail Electricity Markets

(Your Business)

By

Rick Laezman

February 2012

It makes sense in this age of expanding digital offerings that consumers want choice. The days of top-down markets are rapidly dwindling. READ MORE

Sizing Conductors, Part IX

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charles R. Miller

February 2012

When sizing conductors, the number of current-carrying conductors installed in a raceway or cable must be considered. READ MORE

EBCI on Four-Month Run, Eight-Month High

(Your Business)

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February 2012

The National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) released its January Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions, beginni READ MORE

Lightning Strikes Twice: Proper Grounding Prevents Outages

(Safety)

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February 2012

Lightning storms occur 130 days per year on average in Florida’s “Lightning Alley,” making it one of the most dangerous areas in the United States with respect to weather-rela READ MORE