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Coming Up in EC&M
Top 40 Electrical
Design Firms
Based on results of a survey exclusive to EC&M,
the May cover story will chronicle the successes and challenges
EC&M's Top 40 electrical design firms experienced throughout
2008. The report will reveal the strategies of the top players with the
highest sales, highlighting particular accomplishments. In addition, the
article will track the cutting-edge technologies the firms introduced
into their work practices, as well as those on the verge of changing the
landscape of design in the future.If your electrical design firm
would like to participate but hasn't received the survey, contact Staff
Writer Beck Ireland by phone at (913) 967-1806 or e-mail at beck.ireland@penton.com. The
cut-off for total design revenue for last year was $2.8 million.
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The Model 8335 is a three-phase power quality analyzer that is
easy-to-use, compact, and shock resistant. It has direct measurement of
four voltage and four current inputs including neutral voltage and
current. It simultaneously captures and records trends, transients,
events, and waveforms with 2GB of memory for data storage. Visit:
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Around the Circuit
IDC Releases
Classification System for Fixtures and Luminaires
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), Tucson,
Ariz., recently released its backlight, uplight, and glare (BUG)
classification system for fixtures and luminaires. Based on the TM-15
upgrade of the roadway shielding classification system by the
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), New York, and the Lighting
Research Center (LRC), Troy, N.Y., the BUG system addresses light
emitted from the luminaire in all directions, not just up into the
sky.To read more on this story, visit EC&M's Web
site.
DOE Awards Contracts
for up to $80 Billion in Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Water
Conservation Projects at Federal Facilities
The Department of Energy (DOE), Washington, D.C.,
recently announced the award of 16 new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) that could
result in up to $80 billion in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and
water conservation projects at federally owned buildings and facilities.
To read more on this story, visit EC&M's Web
site.
South Dakota
Authorizes Use of Standard Contracting Documents for Public
Projects
South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds recently signed
legislation authorizing the use of documents from ConsensusDOCS, the
library of standard contracting documents created by a coalition of more
than 20 leading construction organizations, for state-funded projects.
The new South Dakota law, HB 1212, establishes the terms and conditions
in the ConsensusDOCS standard contracts as a pre-approved option for use
on government-funded construction projects in the state. To read more
on this story, visit EC&M's Web
site.
Michigan Utility
Files Plans for Energy-Efficiency Initiatives and Expansion of Renewable
Energy Sources
Jackson, Mich.-based Consumers Energy recently filed two
major plans to develop renewable energy sources and help its customers
reduce energy consumption. The company filed its renewable energy and
energy optimization plans with the Michigan Public Service Commission
(MPSC), Lansing, Mich. The plans will help Consumers Energy meet the
requirements of Michigan's new energy reform law, the Clean, Renewable
and Energy Efficiency Act of 2008.To read more on this story, visit
EC&M's Web
site.
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Project Watch
Electrical
Upgrade in Pennsylvania
The Count of Beaver, Pa., is accepting bids for
providing all labor and materials for the Drug & Alcohol Services of the
Beaver County Interior A.D.A. Improvement project, contract No. 2
electrical. The deadline for bids is 4:30 p.m. EST on April 20. For more
information, visit the Beaver County Times and Allegheny
Times combined Web
site and scroll down to the request for bids.
Exterior
Lighting Replacement in Pennsylvania
The Riverside Beaver County School District, Ellwood
City, Pa., is soliciting bids for the electrical construction contract
on its Riverside High School Roofing Replacement project. Work includes
replacement of exterior lighting fixtures affected by roofing work. The
deadline for bids is 2 p.m. EST on April 20. For more information, visit
the Beaver County Times and Allegheny Times combined Web
site and scroll down to the request for bids.
Web Exclusives
Business Brief
Meyda Lighting, Yorkville, N.Y., has established Meyda
Custom Lighting, a division specializing in custom lighting fixtures,
lamps, and stained glass windows. Under the new division, a team of
designers and engineers collaborate with clients to develop custom
lighting solutions that meet exact specifications.For more Business
Briefs, visit the EC&M Web site.
Eye on Safety
Underwriters
Laboratories Publishes First Safety Standard for Portable
Generators
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Northbrook, Ill.,
recently published UL 2201, "Standard for Portable Engine-Generator
Assemblies." Prior to this standard, there was no voluntary safety
standard for portable generators sold in the United States. UL
performance requirements will permit safe outdoor use of UL-listed
portable generators during storms or poor weather conditions, as well as
require clear usage labels that may help reduce the known risks of
carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution. For more information, visit
the UL Web
site.
Shows & Events
I&CPS 2009
The IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) will host
its Industrial and Commercial Power System Technical Conference (I&CPS
2009) from May 3-7 in Calgary, Canada. Topics for this year's technical
program include generator tripping events, building automation controls,
wind energy, and energy storage requirements. For more information and
to register, visit the IEEE Web site.
Windpower 2009
The Windpower 2009 Conference & Exhibition is scheduled
for May 4-7 in Chicago. Seminars to be presented include "Wind Turbine
Structures," "Wind Integration Issues Today," and "Operational
Performance." For more information and to register, visit the event's Web site.
LFI 2009
Lightfair International (LFI) 2009 Tradeshow &
Conference will take place from May 5-7 in New York. Topics for courses
at this year's event include lighting measurements, lamps and ballasts,
and residential codes and lighting initiatives. For more information and
to register, visit the LFI 2009 Web site.
Enroll In EC&M
University's Online Arc Flash Courses
Need Arc Flash prevention training and continuing
education, but don't have a travel budget? That's no problem. EC&M
University's e-Training Center is the answer! Just link to these live,
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presented in a concise and easy-to-understand manner by an industry
acknowledged expert.
- Clarifying NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 Requirements
April 9,
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April 21, 2009
- High Resistance Grounding and Arc Flash Accident
Prevention
May 7, 2009
- Mitigation of Arc Flash Hazards Using Fuses
May 12, 2009
- Arc Flash Testing Updates
June 16, 2009
- Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation Case Studies
June 25,
2009
For more information, go to www.ecmuniversity.com. To
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