In the late 1880s to 1890s there was a battle going on known as the “War of the Currents.” The fight was impassioned, as it would set the stage for the electrical grid in the U.S.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., now has the 2012 edition of its Electrical Standards and Products Guide, a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.
When lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics re-launched its website, the company conducted customer interviews and considered experiences for user groups ranging from homeowners to interior designers to electrical contractors.
