March 2011: Residential

Featured Articles

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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Resilience

(Your Business)

By

Denise Norberg-Johnson

March 2011

By now, most New Year’s resolutions have been forgotten, but the ability to “re-solve” and respond to changing conditions is imperative for your business in these uncertain ti READ MORE

Safe, Sound and Connected

(Residential)

By

Darlene Bremer

March 2011

Gone are the days when home security systems were labor-intensive to install and provided no safety or security if the homeowner forgot to set the alarm. READ MORE

Sizing Up

(Codes & Standards)

By

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

Straightening the Learning Curve

(Your Business)

By

Stan Shook

March 2011

With this last article on paperless estimating, I want to touch on a few of the greater benefits and potential issues you may face. READ MORE

Supermarket Chain Integrates Fuel Cell

(Green Building)

By

March 2011

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. announced a special dedication of a 400-kilowatt (kW) fuel cell at its store in East Torrington, Conn. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Home Automation/Lighting Controls

1 Keypad > Honeywell’s 6272CV Graphic TouchCenter Keypad serves as both a high-resolution digital photo display and an intuitive, menu-drive touchscreen keypad that contro READ MORE