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Around the Circuit
BLM Ends
Solar
Plant Moratorium
After facing public opposition to a moratorium on
applications to build solar plants on public lands, the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) has reversed its decision. The BLM wanted to put new
applications for solar plants on federal land on hold while reviewing
potential environmental impacts from such plants.To read more on
this
topic, visit the EC&M Web site.
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Poll Reveals
Popularity of Solar Energy
According to the Elmsford, N.Y.-based Schott Solar
Barometer, a nationwide survey conducted by the Los Angeles-based
independent polling firm Kelton Research, the majority of Americans
support development and funding of solar energy. The survey revealed
that 77% of Americans feel that the development of solar power, and
other renewable energy sources, should be a major priority of the
federal government.To read more on this topic, visit the EC&M
Web
site.
North American
Industrial Project Spending Rises 18%
Despite reporting 18.08% growth in May 2008, Sugar
Land,
Texas-based Industrial Info Resources’ North American Industrial
Project Spending Index is at its lowest point since December 2006.
Nevertheless, capital and maintenance spending at industrial sites
remains high, with $352 billion in active projects in construction or
scheduled to begin construction in 2008.To read more on this topic,
visit the EC&M Web
site.
FPL Announces
New Solar Energy Projects
Juno Beach, Fla.-based Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL)
recently
revealed plans for new solar energy projects that include the world’s
largest photovoltaic solar plant and first hybrid energy center,
coupling solar thermal technology with an existing combined-cycle
generation unit. Along with a previously announced PV installation at
NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the projects will generate 110MW of
emissions-free electricity.To read more on this topic, visit the
EC&M Web
site.
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Project Watch
Controls Systems
Design Upgrade Required in Colorado Pump Stations
The City of Boulder, Colo., is requesting proposals
presenting qualifications and approaches to design upgrades for Iris
and
Cherryvale pump and pressure reduction stations in the city's treated
water distribution system. This work will include evaluation of the
distribution system to determine the best approach to achieve the
required capacity increase at these pump stations. The required design
will include electrical and instrumentation design, hydraulic design,
and structural design. Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
system improvements will be incorporated into the final design.
Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on July 17. For more information, visit the
city's Web
site.
Engineering
Qualifications Desired
in Washington
The City of Ferndale, Wash., is soliciting statements
of
qualifications (SOQ) from electrical engineers for its consultant
roster. These qualifications will be placed on file for up to five
years
and will be used as a source from which to select one or more qualified
professionals from whom a detailed proposal will be requested for any
specific project or required services. This includes on-call services.
SOQ should be directed to the Public Works Director, P.O. Box 936, 2095
Main St., Ferndale, WA 98248.
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Web Exclusives
Business Brief
Norwalk, Conn.-based EMCOR Group recently announced
that
its Dynalectric and University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors
(UMEC) subsidiaries have been awarded contracts to provide the entire
electrical and mechanical infrastructure for the University of
California San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center's new 128,000 square-foot
Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center, consisting of a new 4-story
structure with two interstitial floors.Dynalectric will provide all
electrical systems for the facility including those for its fire alarm
safety system, nurse call center, and security and telecommunications
and systems. UMEC will provide the HVAC, including air handlers that
deliver over 200,000 cfm, and plumbing systems for the Sulpizio Family
Cardiovascular Center. For more Business Briefs, visit the
EC&M
Web site.
Eye on Safety
Cooper Bussmann Contributes $500,000
to IEEE/NFPA Arc Flash Research Project
St. Louis-based Cooper Bussmann recently contributed
$500,000 to the Arc Flash Collaborative Research Project organized by
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE),
Piscataway,
N.J., and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Quincy,
Mass.
The company's platinum-level sponsorship will help expand the knowledge
of the electric arc flash phenomena and enhance worker safety through
advances in the codes and standards relating to safe employee work
practices."We are extremely pleased to have Cooper Bussmann join the
growing list of sponsors for the Arc Flash project," says Sue Vogel,
director, technical committee programs for the IEEE Standards
Association. "Cooper Bussmann's experience and history with arc flash
safety research makes them an ideal partner for this effort, and their
generous contribution brings us closer to developing a more complete
understanding of the arc flash phenomenon."
Shows & Events
ALA Annual
Conference
The 2008 American Lighting Association (ALA) will take
place from Sept. 14-16 at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference
Center in Washington, D.C. Topics for seminars to be presented at this
year's event include certification, tax legislation, sales
management,
and energy efficiency. For more information or to register, visit the
ALA Web
site.
Code Change
Conferences
In two informative and interest-filled days with Mike Holt, you'll
learn
about major NEC changes that will impact your work, whether you're an
electrician, contractor, engineer, designer, or plant/facility
maintenance person. You'll also earn continuing education hours and
professional development hours.
Two conferences are scheduled for later this year:
--September 4-5 in Portland, Ore.
--September 8-9 in San Antonio
For more information and to register online, visit the Code
Change Conferences Web
site.
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