Posted by TED Magazine
on 1/29/2009
Smart Grid remains the topic du jour for our Special Report. This installment builds on last week's intro of the subject, with Joe Salimando summarizing various definitions and perspectives on what the Smart Grid actually is or might be, with lots of links for more.... read more
Posted by TED Magazine
on 1/22/2009
President Barack Obama, and some members of Congress, have made reference to "The Smart Grid." OK, so what is this electrical thing? Our Special Report tackles the basics of the answer this week (with more to come). Columnist Joe Salimando thought he needed someone to draw him a picture of this idea; he found two.... read more
Posted by TED Magazine
on 1/15/2009
OK, so maybe we really ARE in a Depression. What are you going to do about it?, our Special Report asks. Joe Salimando provides evidence that depressing economic "events" can last a long time, offers some tell-tale signs, and makes some suggestions.... read more
Posted by TED Magazine
on 1/8/2009
"John the Baptist in a suit?" That's what Joe Salimando thinks he's seen, in the form of Ed Mazria, an architect, talking about Architecture 2030. "Creating Fewer Crummy Buildings" and energy-efficiency upgrades are the main topics in this Special Report.... read more
Posted by Webmaster
on 1/1/2009
Kevin Kampschroer of the U.S. government talked about green buildings recently, and Joe Salimando listened. It turns out there's a difference between LEED (which recognizes "design intent") and actual building performance. Read more in this week's Special Report (you'll find Ben Franklin in there, too).... read more
Posted by Webmaster
on 1/1/2009
A weekly discussion on a current event or situation that affects the electrical distribution channel. A long time TedMag reader favorite provided by industry columnist Joe Salimando, the TedMag Special Report is designed to spark thought, sharing, and discussion of
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