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Avert an Electrical Fire

Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Deputy Commissioner Gary West said that many fires are caused by misuse of electric cords. In line with this, the State Fire Marshal's Office has released safety tips on avoiding an electrical fire.

Source: https://www.newschannel5.com/news/8-tips-to-avoid-an-electrical-fire

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Belfast Electricians Earn More Than University Graduates

A study from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) showed that tradespeople generally earn more money than university graduates.

Here are some actual numbers:

£58,600 – Electrician earnings

£41,942 – Plumber earnings

£40,270 - Roofer earnings

£39,713 – Plasterer earnings

£38,042 - Bricklayer earnings

£42,252 – Pharmacist earnings

£40,268 - Dentist earnings

£38,228 - - Architect earnings

£37,805 – Teacher earnings

FMB calls upon the young to consider a career in construction rather than going to a university.

According to them -

Atlanta Electrician 224 Mitchell St SW Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 594-5672

recent statistics prove that anyone can be successful even without a university degree.

Source: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/electricians-earn-more-than-architects-survey-finds-1.3415683

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How to Act Before, During and After an Electrical Outage

Know what actions must be taken before, during and after a power outage. All situations are equally important so read carefully.

Source: http://www.wfmynews2.com/article/weather/what-to-do-when-the-power-goes-out-before-during-and-after-an-outage/83-524651438

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Electric Generator Safety Tips

The Stillwater Area Volunteer Fire Company of Stillwater, New Jersey shares some pointers on the safe use of electric generators.

Source: https://patch.com/new-jersey/parsippany/nj-fire-department-shares-generator-safety-tips-after-close-call

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Tips to Find the Most Qualified Electrician

According to these guys - when seeking for the services of an electrician, conduct a comprehensive research first to make sure that you get bang for your buck.  

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Wind Supplies a Quarter of UK’s Electricity

According to live data taken from the National Grid and electricity administrators Elexon, 15% of UK’s electricity comes from on- and offshore wind generation.

Source: https://fullfact.org/economy/about-15-uks-electricity-comes-wind/

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Reminders Regarding Electricity Related Scams

Utilities United Against Scams have united to teach consumers on what they should always keep in mind to not get fooled by swindlers disguised as electric company workers. According to electricians in Atlanta (website) more and more people are falling for those type of scams.

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Safety Tips During a Power Outage

The American Red Cross has prepared a list of to dos and not to dos during the occurrences of power outages.

Source:  https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2018/03/09/power-outage-generator-tips-what-do-when-theres-no-electricity/409871002/

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The Scenario When Electricity Production Reaches a Surplus

Tony Wood, the energy program director at the Grattan Institute, said that governments may cut subsidies when power amounts get too high.

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Source:  http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-07/solar-power-what-happens-when-theres-too-much/9522192

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California Aiming for 100% Renewable Energy

Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner is the co-author of Senate Bill 100, a bill that aims to produce 100 percent of Californian electricity from non-carbon emitting sources by 2045.

Source: http://www.capradio.org/articles/2018/03/06/california-electricity-would-be-100-percent-renewable-by-2045-if-bill-passes-legislature/

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Gathering Electricity from Air?

Inventors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology claim that Internet of Things (IoT) via temperature changes can harvest electricity out of thin air.

Source: https://www.networkworld.com/article/3261098/internet-of-things/new-tech-harvests-electricity-out-of-thin-air.html

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Syria to Receive Electricity from its Neighboring Country

Limak Enerji Chairman Birol Ergüven announced Turkey’s plan to sell its excess electricity to Syria and and other southern neighbors.

Source: https://www.dailysabah.com/energy/2018/03/10/turkey-russia-could-jointly-provide-electricity-to-syria

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New Study Disagrees That Free Electricity Can Help the Poor

In this research, a group of Kenyan households were given free or discounted electric rates. After 18 months, the households were no better off as compared to other households that didn’t receive free or discounted electric rates.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ucenergy/2018/03/09/does-providing-electricity-to-the-poor-reduce-poverty-research-suggests-not-quite/#414ffa5e39b3