Published:
June 2011

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Let Your Experience Be Their Guide

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Green Building)

The solar-power industry faces many challenges, and not all of them are of the financial variety.

Alternative Alternatives

By Jeff GavinUnder (Green Building)

With solar and wind energies maturing as recognized alternative-power sources, there are other alter

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You Get What You Pay For
(Systems)
By
Jim Hayes
June 2011
Last month, I mentioned the poor quality of some fiber optic patchcords I tested. This month, I examine the subject of cable quality, both fiber and copper. READ MORE
Gov. Gregoire Signs Legislation to Transition Washington off of Coal Power
(Miscellaneous)
By
June 2011
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation to phase out coal-fired energy production at the TransAlta power plant in Centralia, Wash. READ MORE
Sale Enhancement
(Systems)
By
Wayne D. Moore
June 2011
When selling any type of electrical system, including fire and life safety systems, you can get caught up in a sales dilemma: you need the work, but you feel you must reduce y READ MORE
GE Lighting Hits the Road on Nationwide Tour
(Your Business)
By
June 2011
The future of lighting—with an emphasis on the potential of light-emitting diode (LED), fluorescent, halogen and ceramic metal halide lighting systems—is on the move. READ MORE
Focus Light Where You Need It
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
June 2011
The use of Ambient/task lighting is a lighting design approach that combines a direct/indirect general lighting layer and a task lighting layer. READ MORE

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Cool Tools: Ladders
Electricians often must work above floor or ground level and in difficult-to-reach locations. In these cases, a ladder may be the only means of access. READ MORE
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