Research Guides: Industrial Electrical Technology: Websites

Recommended Websites

US Energy Information Administration: Electricity
Definitions of electricity, examples of uses, links to sources and statistics. From the website: Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. Electricity is both a basic part of nature and one of the most widely used forms of energy. The electricity that we use is a secondary energy source because it is produced by converting primary sources of energy such as coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, solar energy, and wind energy, into electrical power.
History of Electricity
The history of electricity and it's use as a utility. The Institute for Energy Research (IER) is a not-for-profit organization that conducts intensive research and analysis on the functions, operations, and government regulation of global energy markets.

National Electrical Code and Other Standards - Free Access
Sign up with school email and information to access free version on the NEC and other related standards for electricity and safety. After registering you will be taken to the free access version of the code. See link here for instructions on registering and access the code: https://store.chipkin.com/articles/how-to-read-the-nec-for-free-legally

Skillcat: A complete guide to electrical drawings, blueprints & electrical wiring.
Short tutorial on reading electrical blueprints. Skillcat is an app that provides free training and skills in the trades, including HVAC, electrician, plumbing, and other trades areas. Download the app to access trainings and certifications.
How to read Electrical Blueprints Like a Foreman!, Step by Step

US Dept of Labor, OSHA Safety Standards for Electrical
This section of the OSHA website highlights various OSHA standards and documents related to electrical hazards.Provides OSHA standards for electrical safety with specific standards for industry and maritime.
US Dept of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The OSHA.gov website provides an overview of electrical safety in the workplace. Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. OSHA's electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. The Overview links to Standards, Construction, Training, and other areas.

IEEE (Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
This is the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology. Their mission: IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe. Student membership is available: https://www.ieee.org/membership/join/index.html
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
SME has supported manufacturing for 90 years, from our founding as the American Society of Tool Engineers to our evolution to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 1969 to becoming SME in 2013. Working closely with manufacturing professionals, companies, educators, schools and communities, we share knowledge and resources that generate solutions to manufacturing industry challenges.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Energy Basics
Energy sources are either renewable, meaning they can easily be replenished, or nonrenewable, meaning they draw on finite resources. Learn about renewable energy resources and how we can use nonrenewable energy sources more efficiently.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Solar Photovoltaic Energy
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL.gov) is transforming energy through research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Learn more about solar technologies here. Energy developers and utilities use solar photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technologies to produce electricity on a massive scale to power cities and small towns. Solar photovoltaic energy converts sunlight directly into electricity to power homes and businesses.