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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
GUELPH, ON (June 4h, 2019) – Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Rocca as Director of Business Development, EMEA, effective Monday June 3rd 2019. Markus has worked for HPS in Europe, where he was our Director of Sales since November 2017. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Industrial Engineering from the Karlsruhe University of Applied Science, and he will work on developing new business in EMEA for HPS related to products manufactured in North America and India. Markus’ knowledge of building demand for HPS products and his previous skills will be an...
Inaugural episode highlights disaster safety in conjunction with National Electrical Safety Month PITTSBURGH (May 23, 2019)— Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of Current Thinking , a new broadcast series featuring industry and Eaton experts sharing insights on digitalization, cybersecurity, grid modernization and other important topical issues and opportunities around intelligent power and innovation. Current Thinking kicks off on May 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. EST, with a roundtable discussion titled “When Disaster Strikes: Electrical Safety Before, During and After a Disaster,” moderated by Brett Brenner, president, Electrical Safety Foundation International. Each year in May, the Electrical Safety...
Grid Innovation and Infrastructure Expo Participants Urge Congress to Invest in Modern, Cleaner Power Grid ROSSLYN, Va., May 22, 2019— The Edison Electric Institute, GridWise Alliance, and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) hosted the Grid Innovation and Infrastructure Expo on Capitol Hill May 21st in conjunction with the U.S. Congressional Grid Innovation Caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) and Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH). “Innovation will be central to the long-term resilience of our nation’s energy infrastructure,” said Congressman Jerry McNerney. “Today’s expo brings together leading industry companies to highlight new technologies and innovative partnerships that are forging the path...
