Published:
July 2011

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Virtual Power Plants

By Chuck RossUnder (Green Building)

“VPP” is the latest electricity-system-of-the-future phrase in the expanding smart-grid lexicon.

Control System Platforms Unplugged

By Debbie McClungUnder (Systems)

Do your customers prefer a traditional or converged approach to their building automation infrastruc

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Control Tweaks
(Lighting)
By
Debbie McClung
July 2011
The many advantages of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for general illumination have outweighed their limitations, except when it comes to dimming. READ MORE
It’s Coming Your Way
(Your Business)
By
Gerard W. Ittig
July 2011
Less than 10 percent of construction lawsuits go to trial. There are reports that the number is actually less than 5 percent. READ MORE
Disconnecting Four-Gang Boxes, Sizing Grounding-Electrode Conductors and More
(Codes & Standards)
By
Charlie Trout
July 2011
If you have a problem related to the National Electrical Code (NEC), are experiencing difficulty in understanding a Code requirement, or are wondering why or if such a requir READ MORE
Quality Assurance
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
July 2011
The LED revolution continues to promise many lighting benefits, such as compact size, energy efficiency, long service life with long mean time between failures, no mercury di READ MORE
Chemistry Set
(Safety)
By
Diane Kelly
July 2011
It's obvious that work sites are dangerous places, but the present dangers may not be apparent. READ MORE

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