March 2011: Residential

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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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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

One Swallow Does Not a Spring Make

(Your Business)

By

Gerard W. Ittig

March 2011

Once two parties have negotiated and signed a contract, that document’s terms and specifications are supposed to be unalterable, except by further mutual agreement. READ MORE

OSHA Withdraws Proposed Interpretation on Occupational Noise

(Safety)

By

March 2011

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is withdrawing its proposed “Interpretation of OSHA’s Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engi READ MORE

How Can the Buyer Be Assured?

(Systems)

By

Frank Bisbee

March 2011

How can the buyers be assured the cable they are buying will live up to the promised performance and required safety? READ MORE

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

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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