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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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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

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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

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

Final Energy Savings Figures Announced for 2010 Energy Standard

(Green Building)

By

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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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