| | | | | | For electrical professionals and their customers, it’s important to remember that an energy audit is not a one-and-done procedure. It’s part of a larger preventive maintenance approach. Think of it as an investment that delivers greater value over time. Regular, annual audits will give you the insights you need to keep your facility running smoothly... |
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| | | | Many causes of poor power quality are preventable with the right maintenance. Is that maintenance performed at your facility? Does your maintenance department address these issues? |
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| | | | Ground loop issues often result from overlooked design flaws or improper installations. To minimize risk, it’s essential to carefully follow NEC guidelines, ensure correct bonding, select appropriate grounding points, and remain aware of potential parallel current paths. While ground loops are easy to create, they can be extremely difficult to diagnose... |
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| | Sponsored | | As the U.S. accelerates toward widespread electrification, electrical contractors and facilities managers face rising costs and growing pressure to meet evolving energy management demands. Discover how new solutions—like integrated switchboard displays and mobile apps—can simplify commissioning, reduce complexity, and help meet customer expectations... |
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| | | In this video, filmed at the NETA PowerTest 25 show, Ellen Parson interviews Lee Howard, senior grounding specialist, and Jacob Rioux, grounding specialist, both with Hood Patterson & Dewar, about "grounding gotchas." Find out why many perform soil resistivity and fall of potential testing incorrectly and obtain invalid results. |
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| We're back with a new edition of our “Editor’s Choice: Top Product Picks” gallery series. This month highlights six new product innovations from around the industry, chosen by the editors of EC&M. Click through the following slides to see the latest and greatest products from various categories, such as brackets, generators, management platforms, and... |
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| | | Protective relays are critical power systems components, and it is essential to design and use them properly to detect power system issues. As NETA-certified technicians, we must be familiar with the purpose and operation of various types of protective relays. |
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| Once again, cities in California top the charts when it comes to the highest-paying cities for electrical engineers, based on data from May 2024 "Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics" page from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Click through these slides to see which 10 metropolitan areas (listed in descending order) offer some of the... |
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