Green Building Code Committee Reforms

A new committee has formed to continue what is turning out to be the lengthy development of a high-performance green building baseline for building codes.

Electrical Code Requires Tamper-resistant Outlets So Kids Won't Get A Shock

Revisions to the Canadian Electrical Code mean that some day babyproofing homes may no longer be necessary.

OSHA And Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. Renew Alliance Which Developed Resources On The Agency's Electrical Standard

Employers and employees in the electrical industry will benefit from a fact sheet and slide presentation on OSHA's Electrical Standard Subpart S developed by the Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Counterfeit Electrical Products Are Fifth Most Seized

According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the value of all seized counterfeit and pirated products for the year ending Sept. 30, 2008 was nearly $273 million.

DOE Awards Schneider Unit with Contract

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity energy savings performance contract to TAC.

Electrical Contractor Touts Solar to House Committee
HD Supply Names Leviton 2008 Supplier of the Year
LightFair Set to Enjoy 20th Anniversary
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February Products
Multi-zone Dimmers
Leviton's new Dimensions D4000 line of multi-zone dimming models includes networked-controlled, remote-controlled and self-contained dimmers.
Intelligent Controller
Lagotek Corp.'s HIP 100 Intelligent Controller provides easy touch screen control for the home.

Guarded Optimism

Even though the U.S. is in what economic experts are calling "a long, deep recession," electrical contractors seem somewhat hopeful about their prospects.

A Lighting Oasis Primed to Save Money
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Millions in School Projects Planned for Gilroy

In 10 years, Gilroy's public school landscape will include a second, state of the art high school and a ninth elementary school.

Developer to Convert Kansas City Theater to Apartment Complex

Residential unit to be the anchor of revitalizing area.

Downtown Olympia Lot Sold for Housing

A developer has purchased a half-block-long parking lot in downtown Olympia and plans to build market-rate housing there.

Various Memphis Developments in the Works for 2009
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Daylight Harvesting

Coupled with efficient electric lighting controls, daylighting can significantly cut down on energy usage.

The Green Codes

Increasingly, codes are playing a significant role in the push for greater energy efficiencies.

Lighting Up The Home

A good lighting plan offers functionality without compromising style and preference.

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The Green Codes
Increasingly, codes are playing a significant role in the push for greater energy efficiencies.

Innovation Awards 2008


Recognizing those outstanding companies whose products or services respond to market challenges with creativity and innovation


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Establishing an Arc Flash Loss Prevention Program
An arc flash explosion occurs between five and ten times a day somewhere in the U.S.

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