For the second year in a row, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has been named as one of the nation’s top lobbying operations by The Hill newspaper. The publication’s annual ranking of top lobbyists lists NECA Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Marco Giamberardino, as one of the The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2019. This list acknowledges the most influential policy experts. There are more than 12,500 registered lobbyists in Washington, D.C. “The recognition is due to the incredible hard work of NECA’s government affairs staff,” Giamberardino said. “This year alone, the team helped enact several key industry...
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Update: Watch the remarks here. The Chief Executive Officer of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) David Long and association President Larry Beltramo issued the following statement announcing the visit of Vice President Mike Pence; Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President; and John Pallasch, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employment and Training Administration, to NECA-member company, Miller Electric Company: “On behalf of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), we are pleased to announce that this Friday, July 26, 2019, Vice President Mike Pence; Ms. Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President; and Mr. John Pallasch, Assistant Secretary of Labor for...
Returning electrical equipment to service after a planned maintenance outage creates a unique set of hazards. Facility managers are under stringent time constraints when taking a system out of service, performing necessary maintenance tasks (as well as making unanticipated repairs), and returning the system to service. Common, real-world factors may place workers at great risk as the system is returned to service. This paper seeks to identify those factors and present logical and practical ways to lessen or eliminate risks. Download now to learn more.
Chicago, IL – June 19, 2019 – The open office design trend has yielded challenges related to confidentiality and acoustic comfort in workplaces. Concurrently, an increased awareness of the principles and importance of human-centric design is influencing the commercial architecture and design practice. To support the design of spaces that encourage human comfort and productivity, Focal Point is providing the architecture and design community a new continuing education course. The comprehensive course is designed to help specifiers better understand how acoustic comfort plays a crucial role in workplace design. The AIA accredited course, Flexible by Design – Integrated Lighting and...
ROSSLYN, Va., June 12, 2019—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C136.42-2019 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Solid State Lighting Retrofit Kits. This Standard defines the mechanical and electrical requirements for transforming an installed high-intensity discharge (HID) roadway and area luminaire to a solid-state roadway and area luminaire. This Standard is limited to non-screwbase retrofit kits only. “This document is needed to standardize the requirements for lighting retrofit kits used to convert existing HID outdoor luminaires to an LED light source,” said Kevin Fitzmaurice, Principal Engineer, Lighting and Smart Services, Georgia Power and Chair of ANSI...
ROSSLYN, Va., June 11, 2019—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI C78.54-2019 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Specification Sheet for Tubular Fluorescent Replacement and Retrofit LED Lamps, which standardizes the specification sheet, or data reporting format, as the means of communicating critical lamp characteristics. “This new Standard identifies key performance and application elements that LED-based tubular lamp consumers can use to better select and compare different products,” said Andrew Jackson, Manager, Lighting Test Center Americas Signify North America Corporation, committee chairman of the ANSI Section for Electric Lamps. “Also, the Standard should help clear up any confusion related to...
ROSSLYN, Va., June 10, 2019—The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA SPD 1.1-2019 Part 1—Surge Protective Device Specification Guide for Low-Voltage Power Distribution Systems. This guide is the first in a new series intended to provide guidance on the evaluation, specification, and use of surge protective devices (SPD) deployed in low-voltage power distribution system applications. “This specification guide is primarily for those who use or specify SPDs and others affiliated with the low-voltage SPD marketplace so that uniformity of specifications and parameters will improve comprehension, application, and utilization,” said Saad Lambaz, Global Standards Manager at Littelfuse, Inc., NEMA Low...
Annual report highlights progress toward sustainability goals, details successes of past year Carrollton, GA – June 6, 2019: Reflecting the company’s continuing commitment to sustainability, Southwire recently launched its annual sustainability report, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option. This online update features the company’s approach, goals and advancement in its most significant, or “material,” sustainability topics. The 2018 report highlights all areas of sustainability at Southwire and shares insight into the company’s most significant impacts and opportunities. The online report outlines and details Southwire’s progress toward its goals and strategies, which align with five...
Foundation provides support to Naval Special Warfare community and their families San Jose, CA (June 7, 2019) – Rosendin, the electrical contracting industry’s largest employee-owned firm, raised upwards of $200,000 for the Naval Special Warfare Community and its families at their fourth annual golf tournament benefitting the Navy SEAL Foundation. More than 300 golfers and 70 corporate sponsors sold-out the annual fundraiser held May 22 at the Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, Calif. Retired Rear Admiral Kerry Metz delivered the keynote speech focusing on the importance of partnership and community for active duty and retired service people. Multiple...
