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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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Survey Shows Rise in Demand Response, Advanced Metering Use

(Green Building)

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March 2011

The use of demand response and advanced metering programs has risen significantly since 2008 to cover more consumers around the country, according to a new staff report issued READ MORE

Survey: 75 Percent of Consumers View Solar and Wind Energy Favorably

(Green Building)

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March 2011

The future of the U.S. READ MORE

Tell It Like It Is, Even If It’s Bad

(Your Business)

By

Rex A. Ferry

March 2011

Last month, I promised to resume commenting on the more serious aspects of electrical contracting. READ MORE

The Earth Gives Back

(Residential)

By

Darlene Bremer

March 2011

Humans have taken advantage of geothermal heat since the Paleolithic era. In recent years, it has become a stronger trend. READ MORE

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(Safety)

By

Jim Phillips

March 2011

You’re thinking, “I’m glad that’s finally over. Never again!” Yes, an arc flash calculation study can be quite overwhelming, especially your first one. READ MORE

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