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Today we are all concerned with the energy we consume within our homes. But how many truly understand the ins and outs of home energy use, and where exactly does the electrician and the development of energy management systems come into play. There is much to consider when discussing home energy use. The consumer first off needs to be informed about energy use, how it is calculated and ultimately billed if they are to make changes to their energy consumption rates.
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Quite simply put if you feel that job site costing and quote development are a lot of work, you are right! To properly assess a job and estimate the required work time, product costs and various other expenses can take more time than is often feasible for a small company. You need to be spending your time completing projects, which can become difficult if you are spending your hours doing cost analysis.
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Owning your own business is something many of us have dreamt of doing. Who wouldn’t want to be their own boss? It is a valid question that many entering the electrical trade consider. However, dreams tend to create an image that doesn’t always suit reality. The fact is owning your own small business requires an exceptional amount of work and determination. And even that may not be enough. In Canada Statistics show that 96% of small business survive the first year, 85% survive for three years but only 70% make it to five years.
The discussion surrounding AC vs. DC power is not a new one, but the rapid rise in new technology, lead primarily by renewable energy and electronics has brought a new focus to the discussion about AC vs. DC and how it will affect the electrical industry.
Read more: AC vs. DC: Considerations of Industry Trends and...
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is the eighth consecutive year Schneider Electric has received this accolade.
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Schneider Electric’s Electrical Safety Innovation Summit brings together experts from different industries to present and discuss the latest trends in electrical safety…
