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Analysis of Changes, Part 1, NEC-2008      by Michael Johnston This author provides an overview based on code-making panel actions taken on the proposals in the first stage of the development process of the NEC-2008. These changes could be affected by subsequent CMP actions on public comments to the proposed revisions.

Perspectives on PV:  Achieving The Art of The Possible      by John Wiles Here are some of the steps that the PV systems vendor/designer/installer must accomplish to achieve a safe, durable, reliable, and cost-effective system. Article 675—Electrical Driven or Controlled Irrigation Machines by Robert McCullough Irrigation machines? Most of you will labor your entire electrical careers without ever having seen one of these, let alone inspect or wire one. However, knowing the history of these machines can help you better understand the history of the Code. Buyers Beware: Electrical Instrumentation for Use in Hazardous Locations    by Bob Baker Buyers of salvaged, remanufactured, refurbished or new surplus electrical instrumentation for use in hazardous locations need to exercise caution in their instrumentation purchases. Choosing the Right Interconnect Solution for Your Application by Paul Carter The world is linked by satellite, Internet, fiber optic cables, and high-tech communication cords. Many of the devices that keep us connected rely on advanced interconnectivity solutions—connections designed to ensure that cable products deliver the most reliable and consistent data and power transfer. VFDs for Energy Savings in Hospitals—what they are, how they work, and how they save money      by Mike Olson The goal when establishing a grounding electrode or grounding electrode system for a building or structure should be to strive for the best possible connection to the earth. Concrete-encased electrodes have a proven record of providing this. Should Changes at "The Fed" Affect How You Invest?      by Jesse Abercrombie It's been a long time since someone other than Alan Greenspan has served as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. With Ben Bernanke taking the helm at the Fed, how will you be affected by the emergence of a new Fed chairman.

Editorial: Be All You Can Be! Come to your section meeting by James Carpenter, CEO/Executive Director Meeting new people, getting reacquainted with friends, and sharing all the many things that we have experienced in the past year is always exciting. What a wonderful opportunity to get together. Canadian Code: Tricky Rules   by Leslie Stoch Several of the rules in the Canadian Electrical Code are quite complicated, and it requires our close attention to get them right. This article discusses two of those rules, 28-604 for motor disconnects and 4-004 for underground conductor ampacities. Other Code: The 2007 National Electrical Safety Code—Part 3 by David C. Young, PE This article is a continuation of what I see as significant changes that are coming in the 2007 revision of the National Electrical Safety Code®. Inspectors' Corner: Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs Application and Installation Requirements by Ark Tsisserev, P. Eng. Application of certain types of electrical equipment may be governed by codes other than the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). Emergency lighting and exit signs are good examples of such types of equipment. UL Question Corner (pdf) by Underwriters Laboratories The “UL Question Corner” answers questions of general interest that are sent in from authorized government inspectors and we believe will have interest for many inspectors.

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