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Electrics is one aspect of truck repair where a little bit of knowledge can be more harmful than helpful. Electrical troubles don’t always present in a way that intuitively leads to the root of the problem. Because of the complex nature of modern electrical and electronic systems, unskilled, lazy, or even over-confidant technicians can waste tons of time and money chasing ghosts or replacing perfectly good parts.Some of Canada’s top fleets have learned from experience the true cost of improper diagnostics and repairs, and have implemented rigorous procedures and standards for electrical repairs. These provide clearly defined diagnostic steps to determine a problem, and they outline correct repair procedures. If nothing else, this bring some consistency to the process.  Many experienced technicians develop their own way of doing things over the years, of course. Bison Transport’s manager of technical training and product development, Tony DeGroot, calls it technician discretion. It’s not necessarily bad, he says, but sometimes a problem isn’t what it appears to be.“Most good technicians understand troubleshooting and repair processes, but they don’t always follow them,” DeGroot says. “They can fall into the trap of saying, ‘I’ve seen that problem before, I know how to fix it,’ but without doing proper diagnostics, things can be overlooked.”Even if a technician has done a certain repair a dozen times, there’s always a chance the problem is not what it appears to be. This is where process becomes important. DeGroot advises his technicians to start with basic elements of any circuit: the source, a switch or control, the load, and a ground.“Start by determining whether you have no voltage at the light, for example, or a failed light,” he recommends. “Then work toward isolating the problem by breaking the circuit into smaller chunks.”If the light is good, but there’s no power, check the fuse or the source of the power to ensure you have voltage there. If that’s good, check a connector at some midpoint in the circuit. If there’s power there, you know the failure is between that and the load. If there’s no power there, you know the problem is between the source and that connector.Most good technicians understand troubleshooting and repair processes, but they don’t always follow them.”Experience has taught DeGroot that wiring problems are more likely to be rub-throughs than corroded connectors. He says tie straps used to secure the harnesses to the frame are usually pulled too tightly, or it may be the vibration alone, but there are usually telltale signs to look for when visually inspecting the harness.“Just because the harness is still held in place, or it may look just barely rubbed, the insulation on the wire might be broken,” he says. “If it’s rubbed through, you’ve now got an access point for moisture and salt, and that’s how corrosion starts.”Tiedown points are likely locations for wiring failures, but wires are known to break inside the covering due to movement and vibration. Visually, you can inspect for long runs of unsupported wire or wires attached to moving components such as axles, or wheel ends. But before you start pulling apart harness and wiring loom, narrow the search by opening a connector, if possible, checking for power at that point in the circuit, as describe above. Connectors are designed to be opened, but go easy on them. Don’t pull them apart by yanking on the wire because that can damage the integrity of the connection. Avoid damaging the seal, and always squirt a little dielectric grease into the connector when reassembling it. Bison uses Krown T-40 rust protectant on all electrical connections.According to an electrical maintenance and repair expert at Erb International who was shy about having his name mentioned in this story, the biggest risk to the connector is damage from probing the terminals with the incorrect tool.“Technicians will sometimes force a multimeter probe or even the end of a bare wire into the connector, spreading the terminal to the point where they become loose,” he warns. “A loose connection can create an intermittent point of high resistance, which creates heat. This will amplify the problem as the hot terminal will expand and [further compromise] the contact.”He recommends doing a Pin Drag Test after reassembling the connector to ensure it’s tight.“Feel for drag when reconnecting the two ends of the connector,” he suggests. “If no drag is felt, the terminal in the connector is likely spread. The drag test can be done while measuring voltages at connectors for other reasons.”The Wiggle Test is useful for identifying loose connector pins and wiring connections in general. After attaching a voltage measuring device, gently wiggle or shake the connector while observing the display. If the voltage does not remain constant while the connector is manually manipulated, there’s probably a loose pin in there,” Erb’s expert says. “This can help in narrowing down an individual section of harness [that may be faulty].”    When it comes to wiring repairs, proper splicing technique is the key to long-lasting repair. Erb International’s corporate fleet director, Jim Pinder, says poor wiring repairs are a constant source of frustration.“An inadequate previous repair will fail again, but what makes it worse is the tech repairing the problem first has figure out what the previous tech did with the repair,” he says. “Since the original repair didn’t solve the problem, now you’ve got two problems.”Bison’s DeGroot shared with us a manual of sorts he issues to all Bison technicians involved in electrical repairs. It outlines exactly how the company wants wiring repaired, what tools to use, and how to do the repair properly. He allowed us to use a few paraphrased excerpts here:Completing the repair by crimping the connection is critical to its durability and resistance to moisture ingress (corrosion). Bison Transport uses only clear, adhesive-lined heat shrink tubing for the best seal and so the connection can be checked for signs of corrosion in the future.Wiring in a modern truck carries more than just volts and amps to various components. Many of those wires

As a department of the City of Austin, Austin Energy uses an independent, online tool to provide automated (machine) translations on our websites. As with any machine translation, context and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.If you experience difficulty with our translated text or need assistance, please call 512-494-9400 or 3-1-1 to speak with a representative. Thank you.Como departamento de la Ciudad de Austin, Austin Energy utiliza una herramienta en línea independiente para proporcionar traducciones automáticas en nuestros sitios web. Como cualquier traducción automática, no se puede garantizar el contexto y la precisión.Si tiene dificultades con nuestro texto traducido o necesita ayuda, llame al 512-494-9400 o al 3-1-1 para hablar con un representante. Gracias.作为Austin市的一个部门，Austin能源部使用独立的在线工具提供网站的自动（机器）翻译。与任何机器翻译一样，我们无法保证翻译准确无误并符合语境。如果您在使用我们的翻译文本时遇到困难或需要帮助，请致电512-494-9400或3-1-1告诉客服。谢谢。Là một bộ phận của Thành phố Austin, Austin Energy sử dụng một công cụ trực tuyến, độc lập để cung cấp các bản dịch tự động (máy tính) trên các trang web của chúng tôi. Như với bất kỳ bản dịch bằng máy nào, ngữ cảnh và độ chính xác không thể được đảm bảo.Nếu quý vị gặp khó khăn với văn bản đã dịch của chúng tôi hoặc cần được hỗ trợ. Vui lòng gọi số 512-494-9400 hoặc 3-1-1 để nói chuyện với một người đại diện. Xin cảm ơn quý vị.As a department of the City of Austin, Austin Energy uses an independent, online tool to provide automated (machine) translations on our websites. As with any machine translation, context and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.If you experience difficulty with our translated text or need assistance, please call 512-494-9400 or 3-1-1 to speak with a representative. Thank you.Como departamento de la Ciudad de Austin, Austin Energy utiliza una herramienta en línea independiente para proporcionar traducciones automáticas en nuestros sitios web. Como cualquier traducción automática, no se puede garantizar el contexto y la precisión.Si tiene dificultades con nuestro texto traducido o necesita ayuda, llame al 512-494-9400 o al 3-1-1 para hablar con un representante. Gracias.作为Austin市的一个部门，Austin能源部使用独立的在线工具提供网站的自动（机器）翻译。与任何机器翻译一样，我们无法保证翻译准确无误并符合语境。如果您在使用我们的翻译文本时遇到困难或需要帮助，请致电512-494-9400或3-1-1告诉客服。谢谢。Là một bộ phận của Thành phố Austin, Austin Energy sử dụng một công cụ trực tuyến, độc lập để cung cấp các bản dịch tự động (máy tính) trên các trang web của chúng tôi. Như với bất kỳ bản dịch bằng máy nào, ngữ cảnh và độ chính xác không thể được đảm bảo.Nếu quý vị gặp khó khăn với văn bản đã dịch của chúng tôi hoặc cần được hỗ trợ. Vui lòng gọi số 512-494-9400 hoặc 3-1-1 để nói chuyện với một người đại diện. Xin cảm ơn quý vị. The Service Availability Letter confirms that your property is located within Austin Energy’s service area, and that Austin Energy can provide electric service to you.  Lenders require the letter as part of the loan approval process for financing a new home purchase or a new construction project.  The City of Austin Development Assistance Center also requires a Service Availability Letter as part of the land development process.    Complete the form below. An Austin Energy representative will return the Service Availability Letter to you via the email address you provide. You can expect to receive your complete Service Availability Letter within two weeks of submission.  If you have questions about our design criteria, purchasing specifications, or construction standards, contact one of our offices of Distribution Engineering listed below. AE Distribution Standards Email: AE Distribution Standards 512-505-7500 AE Design South – St. Elmo Service Center 4411-B Meinardus Drive (South of 969/MLK/Windsor Rd.) 512-505-7682 AE Design North – Kramer Lane Service Center 2412 Kramer Lane, Bldg. C (North of 969/MLK/Windsor Rd.) 512-505-7181 AE Network Design – Downtown 4411-B Meinardus Drive 512-505-7682 If you are unsure which Design office to contact, view the Austin Energy Service Territory Map (pdf) to determine which office supports your service area. For payment assistance with the AB+C portal, please visit City of Austin Contractor and Trade Permits. 512-494-9400 Outside Austin call toll-free: 888-340-6465VRS calls are accepted512-322-9100 source

2023 LICENSE RENEWAL FOR ALL ELECTRICAL LICENSES BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2022.   ATTENTION: The 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) went into effect on April 1, 2021.The amendments in Chapter 504 – Standards for Electrical Work shall not expire, and shall remain in effect until, at minimum, the effective date of rules adopted by the board adopting either of the following;1. A subsequent edition of the National Electrical Code.2. Subsequent amendments, issued and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, to the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code.To view the amendments to the 2020 NEC, click on Chapter 504 – Standards for Electrical Work.Please seek training from a Board approved continuing education provider over the changes that took place in the 2020 NEC. This will ensure your electrical installations will meet the minimum safety standards.  Hours taken over the 2020 NEC can be applied towards renewing your electrical license, as long as the course was approved by the Board. We encourage all electricians to ask their continuing education provider, prior to taking a course, if it is approved by the Board.PSI testing over the 2020 NEC began on 1/1/2021.Continuing Education (CEUs)•    Discipline and Public Actions •    Amendments to the 2020 National Electrical Code. •    On April 1, 2021, the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) went into effect. Any permit purchased after April 1, 2021, will be inspected to the 2020 NEC.Main Website: iowaelectrical.govDuring the 2006-07 legislative session, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation (Iowa Code 103) which established a statewide electrical licensing and inspection program. The responsibility of this program was given to the Fire Marshal Division of the Iowa Department of Public Safety and is overseen by the Electrical Examining Board (EEB). View Adopted Administrative Rules.One provision of the law required state licensing of all electricians and electrical contractors by January 1, 2008. Several categories of electrical licenses have been established and thousands of electrical licenses have been issued since. License applications continue to be submitted daily as more individuals qualify for their specific license.The second provision of the law required inspections of all new electrical work done within the state unless it was specifically exempted in the legislation. Installers apply for electrical permits through an online program developed specifically for the EEB. These inspection requests are responded to quickly by the State Electrical Inspector assigned to that area. The inspector’s other duties include:  Electrical education, answering code related questions, and investigating any customer complaints about the program. Main Website: iowaelectrical.gov source

Navigate to:Rural communities in the United States often do not have sufficient access to broadband service, and many lack the density necessary to entice commercial internet service providers (ISPs). Investor-owned utilities—usually large, publicly traded electricity providers that are regulated by state public utility commissions—can have a major impact in delivering broadband to these and other underserved areas by allowing ISPs to leverage existing utility infrastructure for new high-speed internet connections. Virginia is one of the first states to employ this strategy through its Utility Leverage Program, which aligns the state’s broadband goals with efforts to modernize its electrical infrastructure to successfully expand broadband service into areas that lack access. Launched as a pilot in 2019, the program provides a mechanism for investor-owned utilities to lease fiber capacity to ISPs in unserved areas in the state. The program focuses on facilitating “middle-mile” connections—the part of a network that links the large fiber optic pipes that are the main data routes for the internet (called the “backbone”), with the “last mile,” which is the network segment built by ISPs that connects a local ISP to a customer. Virginia’s model leverages planned upgrades to electric infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas to expand middle-mile capacity. This approach enables ISPs to devote money to last-mile connections that they otherwise would have spent on costly middle-mile infrastructure and allows the Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI), the state’s grant program for last-mile connections, to fund more projects. Virginia’s General Assembly made the program permanent in 2021 and has since seen it yield several successful middle-mile partnerships between investor-owned utilities, ISPs, and localities. Hawaii, Texas, and West Virginia also have passed laws that support electric utilities using their infrastructure for middle-mile broadband service. And as other states develop plans to use funds from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand broadband access, Virginia’s program can serve as a model and offer important guidance on extending the reach of public dollars. In 2016, the Virginia Legislature created VATI to support the deployment of last-mile infrastructure in unserved areas. Two years later, then-Governor Ralph Northam (D) established a goal to achieve universal broadband access in the state by 2028.To meet that goal, in 2018 the state’s broadband expansion program developed the Commonwealth Connect strategy, which it updates annually in a report that tracks Virginia’s progress toward its broadband goals and outlines tactics for closing remaining access gaps. That same year, Virginia passed the Grid Transformation and Security Act to incentivize electric utilities to invest in sustainable and efficient technologies that could lower consumer costs. The law directed Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power, the state’s two major investor-owned power providers, to examine the feasibility of providing broadband service using their electric infrastructure, investigate the regulatory barriers to doing so, and propose legislation that would address those obstacles. In response, both companies submitted reports to state leaders. Dominion’s report concluded that opportunities to use electric infrastructure to expand broadband existed but noted that several factors, such as real property rights, that the state needed to consider. Appalachian Power’s broadband feasibility study found that despite regulatory barriers, a program was workable. The study outlined that the most cost-effective strategy would be for utilities to increase the capacity of scheduled fiber deployments that were part of already-planned smart grid modernization projects—upgrade efforts that incorporate two-way communication technologies into the electric grid to improve utilities’ ability to monitor electric networks, target trouble spots, and diagnose problems.In May 2022, the Hawaii Legislature passed S.C.R. 120, which expresses support for the leasing of excess electric grid capacity to ISPs and encourages the state’s Public Utilities Commission to create an expedited process to review utility company requests to provide middle-mile broadband connections. The resolution notes that electric utilities across the United States are becoming increasingly reliant on telecommunications infrastructure for modern grid operations and that electric providers in Hawaii are well-positioned to help bridge the digital divide using their middle-mile infrastructure. S.C.R. 120 also highlights a 2019 resolution from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, the membership organization for state public service commissioners, supporting electric utilities providing middle-mile broadband service in unserved and underserved areas.Further, to overcome the identified regulatory obstacles, Appalachian Power recommended that the state allow electric utilities to recover the higher construction costs of middle-mile infrastructure through adjustments to electric rates; ensure that utilities have executed middle-mile lease contracts with ISPs before installing the fiber; and provide financial incentives for last-mile developers, municipal broadband authorities, and ISPs to lease those new middle-mile assets. In 2019, the Commonwealth Connect annual report echoed the call for this approach and highlighted the need for increased access to middle-mile infrastructure. The report recommended that the state allow investor-owned electric utilities to lease their excess middle-mile capacity to ISPs.In 2021, Texas passed H.B. 3853, which authorizes electric utilities to lease middle-mile capacity to ISPs to expand broadband access in unserved and underserved parts of the state. Shortly after, the Public Utility Commission of Texas adopted a rule affirming the leasing model but prohibiting electric companies from providing last-mile broadband service or using electricity rate adjustments to recover the costs of construction.Together, the governor’s universal access target, the Commonwealth Connect report, and the utilities’ feasibility studies provided the catalyst for Virginia lawmakers to pass H.B. 2691 in March 2019, establishing the Utility Leverage Program pilot. Under the program, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power could submit petitions to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)—the state agency that oversees utilities—to lease excess middle-mile capacity in unserved areas to private ISPs. The legislation capped annual project costs at $60 million, prohibited Dominion and Appalachian from providing last-mile connections to consumers, and adopted recommendations from the feasibility studies, including allowing the companies to recover their costs through electricity rate adjustments and requiring that they identify infrastructure lessees in their petitions. In 2021, after both major investor-owned power providers submitted pilot proposals, Virginia enacted S.B. 1413/H.B. 2304, making the Utility Leverage Program permanent. The legislation maintains the requirement that utilities identify last-mile-provider partners and

Austin home generator sales skyrocket, installations backlogged after winter storm  KXAN.comsource

40 Years of Electrical Knowledge and SkillBy Angela RogalskiFor forty years, Indianola Electric Company has been ensuring that customers in the Delta have lights, motors, equipment and appliances that operate safely and reliably. Second-generation owner Chris McClain explains that his father, Clarence McClain, Jr., started the company in 1982 with a business partner, but in the early 2000s he became the sole owner.Since the passing of their father in 2013, Chris and his sister Vanessa have carried on the legacy of their father and the business he founded many years ago. Indianola Electric is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor that services customers throughout the Delta and the surrounding areas. “We provide quality electrical services to our customers in a variety of ways,” says McClain. “We will meet our customers at their job site and help them lay out a design that fits their needs or they are welcome to call or come by our office at any time to discuss their project. Some of the work we do is ag related, which would be grain bins, cotton gins and irrigation well services. We also service large warehouses and distribution centers as well as many municipalities around the state.”McClain says one of their niches is Indianola Electric has its own electric motor shop.“We have a complete electric motor shop to rebuild and rewind electric motors and generators. This gives us the ability for our electricians to diagnose problems in the field and determine if there is an electrical problem or a motor issue. If the issue is with a motor then we are usually able to deliver one from our nearly 10,000 square foot motor warehouse without having to outsource it from another company, which typically gets the customer back in operation in a shorter amount of time.”He adds that while they’re not an extremely large business, they do service all of the Delta and a lot of areas throughout the state of Mississippi. “We are constantly evolving and trying to provide our customers with the best available products, from LED lighting upgrades to customized automation and controls.”McClain says his father and his business partner started out working for A & N Electric many years ago in Indianola, when they decided to start their own company. “They decided to venture out on their own from that company,” he says. “And, Indianola Electric was born.”McClain and his family are Indianola natives and he got into the business seriously in the summers during college.“While I was in college I would work with my father during the summers,” he says. “I began to learn more about the trade and I really enjoyed it. Even now, I’m always learning something new and it’s very exciting. The business is always evolving. While in college at Mississippi State I studied Forest Management, but my heart belonged to the business.  I love our hometown, so I really had no interest in leaving it. My wife and I are happy here.”McClain says Indianola Electric stands firm on good customer service and a family-oriented work environment.“We have several employees that have been here many years,” he says. “A handful that have been here for over twenty years and that speaks volumes to me. We appreciate them and try to take care of our employees as well as our customers. And, we love what we do.” source

As a department of the City of Austin, Austin Energy uses an independent, online tool to provide automated (machine) translations on our websites. As with any machine translation, context and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.If you experience difficulty with our translated text or need assistance, please call 512-494-9400 or 3-1-1 to speak with a representative. Thank you.Como departamento de la Ciudad de Austin, Austin Energy utiliza una herramienta en línea independiente para proporcionar traducciones automáticas en nuestros sitios web. Como cualquier traducción automática, no se puede garantizar el contexto y la precisión.Si tiene dificultades con nuestro texto traducido o necesita ayuda, llame al 512-494-9400 o al 3-1-1 para hablar con un representante. Gracias.作为Austin市的一个部门，Austin能源部使用独立的在线工具提供网站的自动（机器）翻译。与任何机器翻译一样，我们无法保证翻译准确无误并符合语境。如果您在使用我们的翻译文本时遇到困难或需要帮助，请致电512-494-9400或3-1-1告诉客服。谢谢。Là một bộ phận của Thành phố Austin, Austin Energy sử dụng một công cụ trực tuyến, độc lập để cung cấp các bản dịch tự động (máy tính) trên các trang web của chúng tôi. Như với bất kỳ bản dịch bằng máy nào, ngữ cảnh và độ chính xác không thể được đảm bảo.Nếu quý vị gặp khó khăn với văn bản đã dịch của chúng tôi hoặc cần được hỗ trợ. Vui lòng gọi số 512-494-9400 hoặc 3-1-1 để nói chuyện với một người đại diện. Xin cảm ơn quý vị.As a department of the City of Austin, Austin Energy uses an independent, online tool to provide automated (machine) translations on our websites. As with any machine translation, context and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.If you experience difficulty with our translated text or need assistance, please call 512-494-9400 or 3-1-1 to speak with a representative. Thank you.Como departamento de la Ciudad de Austin, Austin Energy utiliza una herramienta en línea independiente para proporcionar traducciones automáticas en nuestros sitios web. Como cualquier traducción automática, no se puede garantizar el contexto y la precisión.Si tiene dificultades con nuestro texto traducido o necesita ayuda, llame al 512-494-9400 o al 3-1-1 para hablar con un representante. Gracias.作为Austin市的一个部门，Austin能源部使用独立的在线工具提供网站的自动（机器）翻译。与任何机器翻译一样，我们无法保证翻译准确无误并符合语境。如果您在使用我们的翻译文本时遇到困难或需要帮助，请致电512-494-9400或3-1-1告诉客服。谢谢。Là một bộ phận của Thành phố Austin, Austin Energy sử dụng một công cụ trực tuyến, độc lập để cung cấp các bản dịch tự động (máy tính) trên các trang web của chúng tôi. Như với bất kỳ bản dịch bằng máy nào, ngữ cảnh và độ chính xác không thể được đảm bảo.Nếu quý vị gặp khó khăn với văn bản đã dịch của chúng tôi hoặc cần được hỗ trợ. Vui lòng gọi số 512-494-9400 hoặc 3-1-1 để nói chuyện với một người đại diện. Xin cảm ơn quý vị. The Electrical Service Planning Application (ESPA) is needed to obtain your permit and is also used by the design team to determine your power requirements. By signing the ESPA, Austin Energy signifies that it can provide the load, voltage, and type of infrastructure requested on the ESPA. Customers must provide the necessary infrastructure and follow all NEC codes and the Austin Energy Design Criteria. In addition, customers are required to check back regularly for any updates to the ESPA or Austin Energy Design Criteria to ensure the latest version of each request is submitted.  To better serve our customers, Austin Energy now accepts electric service requests for all projects in the Austin Energy electric service territory through an online submission request. This includes the Electric Service Planning Applications (ESPA). With this process, Austin Energy can manage requests based on submission date and project complexity and respond to customer requests for information more rapidly. Complete an Intake Request and attach the necessary documents from the What You Will Need section for your request. Be sure that you are the correct and knowledgeable person to submit this information. It is critical that the information is accurate so we can provide the correct infrastructure for your project.  After you submit an Intake Request to Austin Energy, you will receive an email confirmation. Austin Energy will then review your request to ensure all required information is complete before assigning your request for review and approval. Note: Austin Energy may request more information as needed. Submit your feedback directly to the ESD Team In addition to the ESPA, you may also be required to complete a commercial Electric Permitting Application for multi-metered commercial projects. You will need to include the completed form with the Building Plan Review package. Download the Commercial Electrical Permitting Application (pdf) If you have questions about our design criteria, purchasing specifications, or construction standards, contact one of our offices of Distribution Engineering listed below. AE Distribution Standards Email: AE Distribution Standards 512-505-7500 AE Design South – St. Elmo Service Center 4411-B Meinardus Drive (South of 969/MLK/Windsor Rd.) 512-505-7682 AE Design North – Kramer Lane Service Center 2412 Kramer Lane, Bldg. C (North of 969/MLK/Windsor Rd.) 512-505-7181 AE Network Design – Downtown 4411-B Meinardus Drive 512-505-7682 If you are unsure which Design office to contact, view the Austin Energy Service Territory Map (pdf) to determine which office supports your service area. For payment assistance with the AB+C portal, please visit City of Austin Contractor and Trade Permits. 512-494-9400 Outside Austin call toll-free: 888-340-6465VRS calls are accepted512-322-9100 source

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With topics ranging from transportation and buildings to agriculture and education, there are conversations in this next season that you don’t want to miss!Understanding the condition of your generator is crucial to maintaining its reliability. GE offers a wide range of generator maintenance solutions, covering all cooling technologies, all generator sizes, and all OEMs. Local presence, global expertise and a strong heritage are the basis of our universal portfolio of gas generator service solutions.GE provides a complete range of cost-effective generator services spanning from inspections to complete flange-to-flange retrofits for air-, hydrogen-, and liquid-cooled generators rated from 20 to 1090+ MVA. 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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAbout 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Richard Mack, an attorney hired to represent six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, speaks during a rally Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Ryan Charney of IBEW Local 629 speaks as about 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Lamarr Jones of Detroit joins about 100 people as they gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Tyler Richardson, one of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, speaks during a rally Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Jordan Shank, one of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, speaks during a rally Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Laurie Thybault, left, joins about 100 people as they gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.The Rev. Charles Williams, President of the Michigan Chapter of National Action Network, speaks as about 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Mike Moran of Port Hurton joins about 100 people as they gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Cameron Haynes, center, chats with Brian Klele, right, as about 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Kearin Dame, center, joins about 100 people as they gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.Ryan Charney of IBEW Local 629 speaks as about 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter in Midland.About 100 people gather in support of six former workers of United Electrical Contractors who have filed a lawsuit alleging racist treatment on job sites, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 outside of the Associated Builders and Contractors