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Supreme Court Copyright Case: Goods Manufactured Abroad Can Be Resold in U.S.

With growth on the horizon for 2013 and 2014, electrical manufacturers and distributors can expect 10 trends to take shape, including the expansion of business outside the country and increased profits thanks to modernizing the U.S. electrical grid...Read More

Field Service: Understanding Maintenance Contracts and Requirements for Low-Voltage Power Distribution Equipment
Schneider Electric has published a white paper providing a brief summary of common issues involving facilities managers and the electrical maintenance service contractor. The paper also suggests items that should be on a maintenance checklist...Read More

Field Service: Failure to Verify Integrity of Cable Insulation Ends in Arc Flash, Injury
A case study illustrates why electrical maintenance contractors need to be prepared to completely inspect and test malfunctioning or damaged equipment for any hidden conditions that may affect safety or reliability...Read More

PEARL has a new program under development that will soon make electrical power equipment reconditioning certification available to all qualified technicians. PEARL, along with dozens of electrical power equipment professionals, has been working to prepare the exams for this important program.

Now PEARL needs your help in reviewing the practice analysis for the level I certification exam. We are asking industry subject matter experts (SMEs) with diverse backgrounds and experience levels of more than 10 years to help us in this important step of the development process.
 

The practice analysis for electrical power equipment reconditioning technicians is intended for use as an outline for the development of an assessment to be used for the certification of individual practitioners by PEARL.