September 2011: NECA Show Issue San Diego

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Rising From the Ashes of 9/11

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Your Business)

Ten years have passed since the devastating terrorist attacks of Sept.

Five That Thrive: ARRA Projects

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Your Business)

Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed on Feb.

Holy Texting Refrigerators, Batman!

By Chuck RossUnder (Residential)

Warwick Stirling hopes for a more meaningful relationship with his refrigerator.

The Winning Proposition

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

There was a time when general contractors (GCs) had more projects than teams to work them.

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Chevrolet to Use Solar Power for Electric Vehicles and Dealerships

(Green Building)

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September 2011

Chevrolet is installing solar-powered electric charging stations for its Volt all-electric vehicles at dealerships in North America with the Green Zone Initiative. READ MORE

Wiring’s Future Is Secure

(Systems)

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Darlene Bremer

September 2011

No specific market numbers apply to the cable and wire used to install and integrate security and life safety products, according to Maricha Ellis, business manager, security READ MORE

TVA Transmission Lines Back in Service

(Systems)

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Mike Breslin

September 2011

In mid-July, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) placed the last two transmission lines, both from Widows Creek Fossil Plant, back in service 74 days after sustaining unprec READ MORE

Department of Energy Considers New Venue for Solar Decathlon 2013

(Miscellaneous)

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September 2011

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is considering offers for a new site for Solar Decathlon 2013. READ MORE

Take Your Pick

(Safety)

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September 2011

The 2012 Edition of NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, has made a significant change to the information requirements for arc flash warning labels. READ MORE