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February 2004
Features
Photovoltaic Systems: Harnessing the Power of the Sun
Designers are blending energy-producing systems into urban architecture to reduce the nation's dependence on the grid and produce clean, green power
By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
National Electrical Code
Code Basics
Art. 240: Overcurrent Protection
By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Code Calculations
A Box, is a Box, is a Box, Right?
By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Code Quandaries
Stumped by the Code?
By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Illustrated Catastrophes
More Code catastrophes
By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
What's Wrong Here?
Can you spot the Code violations?
By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
Contractor Corner
Construction Industry is Optimistic for 2004
Construction executives in the United States reported an unprecedented level of optimism for the health of the construction industry in 2004, according...
By EC&M Staff
How to Launch a Solar-Powered Electrical Contracting Business
Electrical contracting firms specialize in photovoltaic installations for residential and commercial clients
By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Project Watch
Powering a California Winery with Photovoltaics
By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Residential Construction Market Bolstered by Home Renovation
The continued strength of new housing starts has been one of the few bright spots in the construction industry since 2000, but with many analysts predicting a slowdown, the well could soon run dry.
By EC&M Staff
Understanding the Basics of Low-Voltage Lighting
Tungsten-halogen and standard incandescent are the lamps of choice in the growing low-voltage lighting system world
By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Industry Viewpoint
Sun Worshipers Unite!
Sun worship can be traced back to the earliest civilizations known to man. In Mesopotamia, the Sumerians believed all gods and goddesses, including the...
By Michael Eby, Editor-in-Chief
PQ Advisor
UPS Systems and Gen-Sets: Better, But Still a Potential Problem
Specifying equipment that addresses the problems associated with generators and UPS equipment compatibility isn't enough
By Gary L. Olson, Cummins Power Generation
Forensic Casebook
The Risk From Above
An accidental power line contact illustrates he need to stay 'heads-up' on the jobsite and consider all possible dangers
By Michael S. Morse, Ph.D.
Short Circuits
Short Circuits
Everyone makes mistakes. Some are just funnier than others…
By EC&M Staff
Market Watch
Fiber Cabling Market to Turn Around by 2005
The datacom building cabling market could show signs of revival over the next five years ...
By EC&M Staff
Nontraditional Markets Driving Growth in UPS Market
Niche applications could soon create growth in the UPS market ...
By EC&M Staff
New Products
Product News
The latest products from around the industry
By EC&M Staff
Product of the Month
The Power of Two
By Matthew Halverson, Managing Editor
Product Spotlight
Focus on Power Source Equipment
By EC&M Staff
Marketplace
Product Literature
New catalogs, brochures, and information from our advertisers
By EC&M Staff
Online Exclusives
February 2004 news archive
Monthly news archive
EC&M staff
February 2004 Products of the Week
EC&M editors' picks for products of the week.
By EC&M staff
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