IREC honored the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) for its work with solar training and education at the 2018 3iAwards.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 125 million people, ranging from firefighters to electricians, are exposed to asbestos occupationally.
Electricians and other construction-industry specialists are retiring in record numbers and, in some areas, are virtually impossible to replace.
Costly damage and downtime are real problems for broadcast facilities operating in lightning prone locations. Fortunately, these problems can often be prevented and without expensive solutions.
One of the largest power-generating dams on the Columbia River in the northwest United States needed to replace a single-ended unit substation to ensure operational uptime.
The popular and frequently referenced Model Inspection Checklist for Rooftop PV is now updated and expanded to include the latest national and international codes and safety insight for the rapidly expanding solar industry.
LED Light Innovator Shuji Nakamura Honored with Zayed Future Energy Prize Lifetime Achievement Award
Shuji Nakamura was recognized for his pioneering research developing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with the Zayed Future Energy Prize Lifetime Achievement Award.
Underscoring these concerns is a new NFPA Fire & Life Safety Policy Institute report, “Falling Behind on Electrical Safety,” that includes a review of state practices and interviews with industry professionals.