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Around the Circuit
New
Alliance Supports Commercialization of Photovoltaics
To make the future bright for solar power, photovoltaic
manufacturers recently launched a new organization geared at helping
the
United States achieve an annual 1 gigawatt market for distributed solar
electricity by 2010. The primary mission of the Americans for Solar
Power-PV Manufacturers Alliance (ASPv-PVMA) is to establish sustainable
mainstream markets for cost-effective distributed solar power. The
group
plans to conduct research and educate opinion leaders and the public
about the benefits of solar electricity. In 2005, the alliance will
focus on
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Million Solar Roof's plan
as well as regulatory initiatives in solar hot spots such as New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. For more
information, visit the ASPv-PVMA Web
site.
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The 10A Micro-Ohmmeter Model 6250 measures low resistance with results
within 0.05%. Resistance measurements are automatically calculated,
taking into account the measurement value, ambient temperature, metal
type and metal temperature co-efficient. Metal temperature can be
manually entered by the operator or directly measured with an optional
RTD temperature probe. Uniquely designed to conduct tests on both
resistive and inductive material, with operator selection directly from
the front panel. Up to 1,500 measurements can be stored and printed
directly to a printer or from a PC. www.aemc.com
Long Island Power
Authority Plans the Nation's Largest Fuel Cell Project
After installing fuel cell units at hospitals,
universities, town halls, and a fast-food restaurant, the Long Island
Power Authority (LIPA) is working on one of the largest fuel cell
generation projects in the country. The LIPA issued a request for
proposals for a 10 MW facility that could provide enough electricity to
power 10,000 homes. The fuel cell units will be installed at LIPA's
substation in West Babylon, N.Y., and will be operational by next
summer.
Proposal Could
Simplify Washington State's Energy Connection Standards
The House of Representatives is considering a new bill
to simplify standards for small power producers to connect to the
electrical grid and expand net metering to 100kW. Jeff Morris
(D-Anacortes), the chair of the Technology, Energy, and Communications
committee, sponsored House Bill 1011 to help the state of
Washington
to become a hub for testing and deploying new energy technologies in
North America. Today, a company would have to contend with 63 different
connection standards when installing new electricity generation
technologies in the state of Washington. This bill would create one
standard for every utility in the state. For more information and to
see
a copy of the bill, visit the Web
site for the Washington State Legislature.
Cast Your Vote
Now!
Do you want the opportunity to win $100? Then visit the
EC&M Web site
by
March 24 to cast your vote in EC&M's Product of the Year
competition and help us to identify the best new product introduced in
2004 for the electrical industry. When you visit the EC&M home page, an
automatic
poll will pop up on the site. (Note: If you have a pop-up blocker
program, it may prevent you from seeing the poll.) You then need to
type
in your contact information, choose your favorite product, and click
submit. It's that simple. A panel of eight judges narrowed the field
from 136 entrants to 25 category finalists, and now we need your help
to
determine the Platinum Award winner. The competition has honored
innovation and excellence in product development in the electrical
industry for the past five years.
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 A Multimeter That Goes Wherever You Go
The new 61-605 Pocket Meter from IDEAL lives up to its name. With
built-in leads that store snuggly behind a useful test stand, the
Pocket
Meter is compact enough to slip into your pocket and forget about.
And it conveniently always defaults to AC voltage. Visit www.idealindustries.com
for a complete profile of the most portable multimeter anywhere.
Project Watch
Denver Department
of Aviation to Accept Bids for Electric Power Preventive Maintenance
and
Testing
The City and County of Denver Department of Aviation is
looking for a subcontractor to provide preventive maintenance and
testing of electric switchgear and other electric equipment. Sealed
bids
are due at 2 p.m. on March 24 at the Elrey Jeppesen Terminal Building,
Denver International Airport, 8400 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO
80249-6235. The cost of work for the contract is estimated at $200,000.
For more information, view the bid
notice.
Mesa, Ariz., Seeks
Contractor for Electrical Upgrades
The city of Mesa, Ariz., will accept sealed bids for
electrical upgrades until 3 p.m. on March 24. Interested contracting
firms must send their bids to the Mesa City Plaza Building, Development
Services Administration, at 20 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Mesa, AZ
85201. The scope of work will include furnishing and installing
electrical layouts, new service entrance sections/motor control
centers,
cabinets, conduits, wiring, flow meter, standpipe, block wall, fencing,
and all other items necessary to complete the upgrades at Falcon Well
No. 2, and City Well No. 12. View the bid notice
for more information.
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 Contractors Earn Free Merchandise From
B-Line
Introducing the Great GearSM program, a way to acquire free
gifts by collecting and redeeming B-Line Bucks found on B-Line's
fastener product boxes.
Simply remove your B-Line Bucks from the box label and use them to
select from a wide assortment of gear in B-Line's Great Gear catalog.
To obtain a catalog and order forms, see your local B-Line distributor,
or visit our Web site at www.b-line.com.
Zone Exclusives
Eye on Safety
Electrical professionals can access safety Web sites
from around the world on the Safety
Link Web site. The Web site
includes links to international safety articles, product safety
resources, and newsgroups. Published by
Product Safety International since 1995, the Web site allows users to
quickly access sites for the electrical product safety approval test
labs,
standards bodies, and government agencies.
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Buy It, Install It, Forget It!
The maintenance-free GX series automatic hand dryer is quieter and
longer lasting than competitive models. This easy to install electric
hand dryer will save your customers 90% versus paper towel costs.
Contractors can visit
www.americandryer.com for the best prices on over 40 different
models with same day shipping. American Dryer has been manufacturing
quality hand dryers for over 50 years.
Shows and Events
International Security
Conference & Expo West
Learn about the recent advances in the security market
by attending ISC West from April 6-8 at the Sands Convention Center in
Las Vegas. The conference program will cover such topics as access
control, biometrics, CCTV, systems integration, home systems, alarms,
fire control, inventory control, and monitoring. Register
online or visit the ISC
West Web site for more information.
Lightfair
International
Lightfair International will educate design,
engineering, and end user professionals about architectural and
commercial lighting technologies from April 12-14 at the Jacobs Javits
Center in New York. Lightfair will
offer
its Daylighting Institute for the first time in New York. Attendees can
earn continuing education
credits by participating in educational sessions on daylighting from
April 10-11. For more information, visit the Lightfair Web
site.
ACEC Annual Convention
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
annual convention will combine Consulting Congress Day, the Engineering
Excellence Awards Gala, and the Federal Markets Conference into one
event. The convention will take place from April 10-13 at the Grand
Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The sessions will cover such topics as
employee stock ownership plans, professional development for women, and
measuring the costs and outcomes of marketing and sales. For more
information, download the brochure
or visit the ACEC Web
site.
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