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2 weeks left to save on discounted rates for the IEC National Convention IEC National Share    
It's already mid-July, which means the early-bird deadline is quickly approaching. You only have two weeks to save on discounted rates; after July 29, 2011, rates for the 54th Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo will increase. In this economy, you can't afford to wait, so register today! Check out the IEC National website to learn more about registration types, educational sessions, the Electric Expo 2011 and more. More
Circuit protection in hospitals Consulting-Specifying Engineer Share
Consulting engineers devote their entire careers to the art of protecting the client's electrical systems, equipment and buildings. We achieve that goal with various forms of circuit protection. The definition of a circuit in the National Electric Code includes feeders and branch circuits. Therefore, circuit protection is a generic term that includes any type of protective device for nearly any type of electrical distribution conductor within a facility. This article will address the most common applications of overcurrent, short-circuit and ground-fault protective devices in the health care environment. More
Small business networking secrets Small Business Trends Share
Networking is a hugely important part of your small business whether online or off. No matter what you do or how you do it, networking helps you find partners, suppliers and customers for your business. Done right, networking can be the key to your success. Done wrong, it can be cause of your failure. Here are some resources aimed at helping you improve your networking today. More
IEC welcomes CurrentSafe as a New Bronze Industry Partner IEC National Share
The Independent Electrical Contractors is pleased to welcome CurrentSAFE® as its newest Bronze Industry Partner. Founded in 2005, CurrentSAFE® has developed a comprehensive program that helps electrical contractors build a successful residential service business. More
Meters look to put the smarts in electric vehicle charging Reuters Share
There is general industry agreement that electric vehicle charging needs to be smart enough to respond to the changing conditions on the grid (to limit the impact on the grid) and to changing prices (to maximize the savings of driving electric). The looming question that will help to shape the ultimate success of electric vehicles is, "Will that smart charging be enabled through smart meters, or through other devices?" More
MIT demos flexible solar panels printed on paper CNet Share
MIT researchers have shown how solar panels can be printed on paper and other cheap materials, opening a range of possibilities including homes with solar-panel window shades or wallpaper. Last year, CNET's Martin LaMonica reported on how MIT had developed the world's first solar panel printed on paper. A recent MIT study in the journal Advanced Materials by Karen Gleason and colleagues details the innovation. More
US Chamber of Commerce: Small businesses aren't hiring in 2011 Business Insider Share
The economy is still too too dicey for small business owners: 64 percent surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said they would not be hiring for the rest of this year — 12 percent said they would be laying people off. More
2011 IEC Texas Gulf Coast graduation ceremonies IEC Texas Gulf Coast Share
On Saturday, July 9 the IEC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter held their 2011 Graduation Ceremonies at the University of Houston. An audience of well over 800 family, friends and co‐workers exuberantly welcomed the 79 graduates as they entered the auditorium. Bill McDonald, Chapter President, began the ceremonies congratulating them on their accomplishments and recognizing special guests. The Invocation was led by longtime instructor, Bill DeBerry. More 28 apprentices graduate from Western Colorado IEC Western Colorado IEC Share
Western Colorado IEC was proud to sponsor the 2011 graduation ceremony at the Hotel Colorado in downtown Glenwood Springs. WCIEC had 25 apprentices who participated in the 2010-2011 apprentice training program. We would like to thank all of our Industry Partners for supporting us: Consolidated Electrical Distributors; All Phase Electric Supply; Lutron; The Neil Garing Insurance Agency Federated; and Square D Schneider. More |
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