Paul Abernathy has been serving the electrical industry since 1986. As a graduate of Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) in 1988 as the valedictorian of the schools electrical program. In 1989, He was the youngest licensed electrician in Virginia at the ripe age of 19. Mr. Abernathy subsequently went on to become a Master Electrician and in 1989 co-founded Double-A Electric, Inc. with his brother in Virginia; a company which Paul's brother still owns and operates today. Ultimately, Mr. Abernathy went on to forming a separate electrical contracting business and electrical design and code consulting firm.

After selling his electrical contracting/consulting firm in 2007; Mr. Abernathy took over the role as Electrical Engineer II & Electrical Code Supervisor for the City of Richmond, VA and later changes his role and assumed the position of Code Supervisor for the City of Alexandria, VA. In 2012, Mr. Abernathy 

accepted a position with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and serving as the National Electrical Code Expert for the Southern US Region. In 2014, Mr. Abernathy accepted a position with a major wire and cable manufacturer and moved Electrical Code Academy, Inc. to McKinney, Texas. Mr. Abernathy also stays active in the electrical contracting world as the President of Abernathy Electrical Services also located in McKinney, Texas.

Mr. Abernathy earned his BS in Engineering in 2005 and an accelerated MS in Engineering in 2006 while residing in Virginia.

Mr.Abernathy is also the founder member of the Certified Master Electrical Code Professional® (CMECP®) program administered by Electrical Code Academy, Inc., a Texas Based Corporation.

Mr. Abernathy is also well known for serving on the development committees for the 2014, 2017, 2020, and the 2023 National Electrical Code® published by NFPA®. He is also a published author, co-author, and columnist as well as serving as a GHOST writer under contract and various names for leading industry publications.

Mr. Abernathy serves on many electrical committees and expert code related panels/committees. Here is a brief list of his service to the industry: Serves on NFPA 70 (NEC) Code-Making Panels # 5 and # 17. Certified Master Electrical Code Professional - CMECP®. Former Chairman "Building & Standards" Commission- McKinney, Texas. Member of NFPA Sections: Electrical, Architects, Engineers, and Building Officials, Fire Science and Technology Educators, Education, Building Fire Safety Systems and Fire Service. 2007 Mike Holt Top Gun Winner - Both NEC® Code Knowledge testing and Overall Code Presentation Winner. 2007 InterNACHI Member of the Year for the State of Texas (TDLR) Subject Matter Expert (2014-2017)- Electrician Exams.

·        Certified (Expired) by ICC: Electrical Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Electrical Plans Examiner, Residential Combination Inspector (Electrical, Plumbing, Building and Mechanical) and Amusement Device Inspector.

·        State of Virginia - Licensed Journeyman & Master Electrician

·        State of Texas - Licensed Master Electrician #437391

·        Certified Master Inspector - Elected by the CMI Board in Boulder Colorado

·        Serves on UL STP Committee(s) UL 62, 486(A) - (E)

·        Serves on ASTM Committee(s) B-01 and B-05 (Voting Member)

·        Serves on various NEMA Committees - Including the NEMA Field Program

·        Patents - MC-LED (PCS) Metal-Clad Cable Inventor Patent 

·        Patents - MC - PCS Metal-Clad Cable Inventor Patent # 2 - 

·        Patents - Type TC/SE-R Hybrid Cable - Industry FIRST Hybrid Cable Patent 

Harvey Haven  has over 50 years of experience in electrical construction. He was born on the same day the the Grand Coulee Dam was energized. Harvey is an army veteran who became a lineman. After seeing fellow workers die, he decided he must do something to make the industry safer. Harvey is a member of the international linemen's hall of fame.  Harvey has been claimed as the "Patron Saint of Safety" and is responsible for saving the lives of workers in the field!
 
 In this episode Harvey discusses the most common mistakes made when grounding, proper grounding order, how to develop simulations and displays, how to trick engineers, de-rating equipment, using multiple grounds, capacitive coupling, electromagnetic coupling, electric fields, current flow, voltage gradients, the winds impact on electricity, and more!
 
 Harvey talks about the evolution of safety and grounding over the years. He discusses the industries problems, dangers, and tactics to make things better. He is a teacher who has changed many lives, and developed the dirt box. A display system to help linemen understand how to ground lines safely.
 
 Harvey is loved and respected all over North America, by utilities, contractors, and many line workers. The worked he performed has made a lasting impact among the industry and is one that is truly inspirational.
 
 If you want to learn about grounding, using multiple grounds, bracket grounding, working safely, current flow, the power of asking why, how to work safe, and how to live a meaningful listen to this episode!
 
 If you liked the episode and want more information, please check out the website with the link below to sign up for the email newsletter! Please leave a review and I hope you enjoyed our conversation!
 
 This is part 2 of the 2 part series.
 
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Harvey Haven  has over 50 years of experience in electrical construction. He was born on the same day the the Grand Coulee Dam was energized. Harvey is an army veteran who became a lineman. After seeing fellow workers die, he decided he must do something to make the industry safer. Harvey is a member of the international linemen's hall of fame.  Harvey has been claimed as the "Patron Saint of Safety" and is responsible for saving the lives of workers in the field!
 
 Harvey talks about the evolution of safety and grounding over the years. He discusses the industries problems, dangers, and tactics to make things better. He is a teacher who has changed many lives, and developed the dirt box. A display system to help linemen understand how to ground lines safely.
 
 Harvey is loved and respected all over North America, by utilities, contractors, and many line workers. The worked he performed has made a lasting impact among the industry and is one that is truly inspirational.
 
 If you want to learn about grounding, using multiple grounds, bracket grounding, working safely, current flow, the power of asking why, how to work safe, and how to live a meaningful listen to this episode!
 
 If you liked the episode and want more information, please check out the website with the link below to sign up for the email newsletter! Please leave a review and I hope you enjoyed our conversation!
 
 This is part 1 of the 2 part series.
 
 The website for more:
 theshockcenter.com

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