September 2011: NECA Show Issue San Diego

Featured Articles

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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Reusing Old Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

(Miscellaneous)

By

Mike Breslin

September 2011

The expected growth in vehicle electrification poses a challenge: What will happen to the battery systems after they reach the end of useful life in a vehicle? READ MORE

Rising From the Ashes of 9/11

(Your Business)

By

Claire Swedberg

September 2011

Ten years have passed since the devastating terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and while we will never forget the events of that day, the scars are healing. READ MORE

Sizing Conductors, Part IV

(Codes & Standards)

By

Charles R. Miller

September 2011

Sizing conductors is not a difficult task, but more is involved than referencing just one section, one article or even one chapter in the National Electrical Code (NEC). READ MORE

Study Finds Consumers Receptive to Smart Grid Concepts When Educated

(Miscellaneous)

By

Timothy Johnson

September 2011

It’s a generally accepted belief that people tend to be wary of things that are unfamiliar to them, so it would make sense this behavior would extend to the smart grid and sm 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