Published:
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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Obama Raises the Bar for Renewable Energy, EVs
(Green Building)
By
Rick Laezman
March 2011
It should come as no surprise that President Barack Obama wants the nation to do more to exploit the benefits of green power. READ MORE
Top 10
(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
Alternatives to AC
(Systems)
By
Richard P. Bingham
March 2011
An Internet search of the topics covered in power quality courses or seminars will likely show that the vast majority of the information disseminated relates to alternating cu READ MORE
Final Energy Savings Figures Announced for 2010 Energy Standard
(Green Building)
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March 2011
According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), more than 30 percent energy savings can be achieved using the recently pu 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

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