North Coast Electric Company

There has been a lot of talk recently about the incandescent light bulb provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Many have claimed that the government is phasing out or even banning the incandescent light bulb.

As always, there's more to the story.

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Community Support has always been an important component of NCE's Company Philosophy. The Lemman Family, owners of North Coast Electric have established "children in distress" as a focus for the company overall, and they encourage each of our local Service Centers and our Associates to seek out local charities with a similar focus.

It was a cold and cloudy July 12th when NCE gathered along with 30 athletes and celebrities to participate in the 5th Annual Moyer Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament, held at the beautiful Tumble Creek Golf Course at Suncadia, WA. The Moyer Foundation, a Seattle based charitable organization founded by Jamie Moyer, ex-Seattle Mariner and current Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, and his wife Karen, recently celebrated the Moyer Foundations' 10th anniversary. The Moyer Foundation's charter is helping "children in distress', aligning well with NCE's community support mission.

In the past 10 years The Moyer Foundation has put together an impressive body of work:

• The Gregory Fund: An initiative to raise awareness and funds for early cancer-detection research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• Camp Erin: The largest nationwide network of bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
• Camp Mariposa: The first-of-its-kind program designed to help meet the needs of children and teens facing the difficult challenges associated with an addicted or co-dependent family member.
  
  The NCE Team of John Carver, Scott Marsh, Dave Parton and Mike Miller survived the cold weather, enjoyed the course and the warm hospitality of Damon Huard, ex Husky QB and retired NFL player, our designated celebrity (boy did he draw the short straw!). NCE looks forward to continuing its support of The Moyer Foundation. For more information about The Moyer Foundation or to donate go to www.moyerfoundation.org.

Written by: Mike Miller

Tony the Toolman explains how you can become compliant with NFPA 70E - The Standard for Electrical Safety for Employee Work places by using Oberon Arc Flash protection suits

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The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) teamed up with OSHA in 1976 in writing the first phase of this standard.

The standard is centered upon avoiding Electrical hazards such as Shock, Arc Flash, Arc Blast and Fire ignition. NFPA 70 E does not address other hazards of electricity.

The NEC code protects individuals from shock hazards under normal conditions. It is not designed to protect us from abnormal conditions. We need additional policies to protect us from abnormal conditions. This is why NFPA 70 E was established.

Electricians have not experienced Arc Flash/Arc Blast with the same frequency as \ with electrical shock. Typically the electrician has not been trained on how to avoid and minimize Arc Flash/Arc blast in the past. NFPA 70 E incorporates measures to help avoid or minimize damage from Arc Flash.

Source: Wm Bruce Bowman, P.E., President of Fox Systems Inc of Calhoun, Georgia

 

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I had the opportunity to attend the annual lighting extravaganza called Lightfair a couple weeks ago.
It was literally "eye opening." I can't recall ever seeing the light in quite such spectacular fashion. As expected...the star of the show was LED.

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North Coast Electric - Ellensburg, WA

Rockwell Automation and North Coast Electric are proud to announce Automation Fair 2010. Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida November 3rd and 4th; Rockwell Automation, the world's leading automation supplier, once again plays host to the industry's premier annual automation event. Read more