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March 2011

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Full Charge Ahead

By Chuck RossUnder (Green Building)

To borrow a horse-racing metaphor, electric vehicles (EVs) have barely left the starting gate in the

Home is Where the Heat Is

By Debbie McClungUnder (Residential)

Homeowners, driven by many factors—such as the desire to reduce fossil fuel use, improve the efficie

Home Automation: There's an App for That

By Chuck RossUnder (Residential)

Just a few years ago, home automation control systems were seen as toys for the tech-savvy rich.

On With the Wind

By Rick LaezmanUnder (Residential)

It should come as little surprise that the surGE inrenewable power and the high-tech revolution have

Becoming a Lighting Trends Authority

By Jeff GavinUnder (Lighting)

What’s the secret to keeping up on the latest in residential lighting upgrades?

The Earth Gives Back

By Darlene BremerUnder (Residential)

Humans have taken advantage of geothermal heat since the Paleolithic era.

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(Codes & Standards)

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James G. Stallcup

March 2011

The grounded conductor is defined in Article 100 in the National Electrical Code (NEC), but this definition can cause confusion when it’s used in an electrical system. READ MORE

Where Can (And Should) You Use an OTDR?

(Systems)

By

Jim Hayes

March 2011

In fiber optics, there seems to be a lot of confusion about where and how one properly uses an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR). READ MORE

Cox Communications Completes Fuel Cell Projects in California

(Green Building)

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March 2011

Cox Communications completed a fuel cell project in Orange County, Calif., through a partnership with UTC Power. READ MORE

Utilities to Improve Electric Service in Northeast Pennsylvania, Poconos

(Your Business)

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March 2011

PPL Electric Utilities announced a six-year project to improve electric service for homes and businesses in northeast Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. READ MORE

Multiway Switcher, Horizontal Installation and More

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charlie Trout

March 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 require READ MORE

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