Electrical Safety Authority
http://www.esainspection.net/
The following articles can be found under "Home Safety":

• The Electrical Safety Authority's Authorized Contractor Program
• The Homeowner's Guide to Electrical Safety Authority Services
• Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Safety Tips
• Home and Garden Safety Tips
• Keep Your Children Safe!
• Consumer Safety Alerts
• Applying for Inspection
• Tips to Keep You Safe at the Cottage

The following sections can be found under "Safety Alerts":

• Flash Safety Notices
• Safety Alerts
• Recall Notices
• Consumer Alerts
• Electrical Safety News

Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal
The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is a branch of the Public Safety Division of the Ontario Ministry of Public Safety and Security.
Product Recall List:
http://www.gov.on.ca/OFM/recalls/recalls.htm
Electrical Safety Handbook for Emergency Responders in Ontario: http://www.gov.on.ca/OFM/pubsafet/electrical_handbook.htm

Electrical Safety Authority: www.esainspection.net
"Energy Shop" price comparisons: www.energyshop.com

National Electrical Safety Foundation (US Organization)
http://www.electrical-safety.org
The National Electrical Safety Foundation (NESF) is the only organization exclusively devoted to promoting electrical safety in the home, school and workplace through education and public awareness.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association is a not-for-profit membership-based association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace.
Consumer Tips - Electrical Cords:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=electrical_cords&language=ENGLISH
Consumer Tips - Fuses & Circuit Breakers:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=circuit_breakers&language=ENGLISH
Consumer Tips - Space Heaters:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=space_heaters&language=ENGLISH
Consumer Tips - Lawnmowers:
http://www.csa.ca/consumers/consumer_tips/default.asp?
load=lawnmowers&language=ENGLISH

Information from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Electrical Hazards: Home Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml00/00112.html
Electrical Hazards: Extension Cords, Power Strips, Surge Protectors
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99069.html
Electrical Hazards: Outdoor, Overhead Activity Safety
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02151.html
Electrical Safety Publications
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/elec_sfy.html

Electrical Safety
http://www.electrical-safety.com
This site is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the dangers involved in not having a healthy respect for electricity. The site also includes information on new technologies and offers insight into the necessities of continuing education. They also feature a list of electrical safety r esources and information.

Natural Resources Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency
http://energy-publications.nrcan.gc.ca/
The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) of Natural Resources Canada has numerous publications on energy efficiency and alternative energy. These publications can be ordered free of charge in Canada and several can be viewed online worldwide.

Energy Shop
http://www.energyshop.com/
Energy Shop takes the hassle out of finding the best value in a complex and rapidly changing deregulated energy marketplace. They give you choice and also offer a helping hand.
Find out if competitive electricity suppliers are available in your area. Compare offers and sign up online.

Ontario Real Estate Association
http://www.orea.com/
The Ontario Real Estate Association represents 31,000 brokers and salespeople who are members of the provinces 43 real estate boards. OREA serves its members through a wide variety of publications, educational programs and special services. The association provides all real estate licensing courses in Ontario.
Knob & Tube Wiring:
http://www.orea.com/gr/issues/issuesknobtube.asp
60-amp Services:
http://www.orea.com/gr/issues/issues60amp.asp
Aluminum Wiring:
http://www.orea.com/gr/issues/issuesaluwiring.asp

The History of Electricity - from Electricity Online
http://library.thinkquest.org/28032/cgi-bin/psparse.cgi?src=history07
Electricity Online is an educational Internet resource promoting student understanding of the theory and practical applications of electricity. This link will take you to a detailed historical timeline of electricity dating back to Baghdad in 230 BC.

Electrical Contractor.net
http://electrical-contractor.net/safety.htm
The Electrical Contractor Network is committed to being the premier locator for Licensed Electrical Contractors, Electricians and their Electrical Suppliers across the US. This link will take you to their safety tips page.

Electrical Business Online
http://www.ebmag.com/
This Ontario magazine offers some useful articles, a bulletin board, new products list, industry links and more. They also feature a previous-issues archive.

Canadian Electricity Association
http://www.canelect.ca/connections_online/home.htm
Founded in 1891, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is the national forum and voice of the evolving electricity business in Canada. The Association contributes to the regional, national and international success of its members through the delivery of quality value-added services.

The Ontario Electrical League
http://www.o-e-l.org/
The Ontario Electrical League is a non-profit, provincial organization, dedicated more than 35 active Chapters, with over 2,000 members from the electrical industry. League members include electrical contractors, maintenance electricians, electrical utilities, Hydro One, Ontario Power Generation, the Electrical Safety Authority, electrical inspectors, electrical distributors, electrical manufacturers, electrical manufacturer's representatives, consulting engineers and educators.

Electrical Cost Guide - from Ontario Contractors.com
http://www.ontariocontractors.com/costs.htm#11
Use this information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects.

Electrical Systems - from homerepair.about.com
http://homerepair.about.com/cs/electrical/
This site offers three pages of links and articles on electrical systems. There's enough information to keep you busy for days.

Electrical Wiring FAQs - Excellent Information
Page #1: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/electrical-wiring/part1/preamble.html
Page #2: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/electrical-wiring/part2/

Electricians Toolbox, Etc.
http://www.elec-toolbox.com/frames.html
This site offers electrical definitions, a chat room, a Q & A forum, some online calculators, an extensive list of "tricks of the trade", a safety page, an extensive links page that covers associations, manufacturers, software and sites of interest, an electrical theory page and much more. One of my favourite sections is their electrical defect pics page.

Home Wiring and More
http://www.homewiringandmore.com/
This site offers articles on everything from 3-way switches to how your water heater works. They also feature a message forum to answer your electrical questions, a page full of electri cal pictures, and a site search engine. The information is based on the US National Electrical Code, but a Canadian version is coming soon.

Electrician.com
http://www.electrician.com/
This site carries lots of information, mostly for professional electricians rather than do-it-yourselfers. Also has continuing education information.

The Aluminum Wiring Information Website
http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm
Aluminum Wiring Hazards and Repairs: in-depth info, photos, documents

The Home Inspection and Construction Information Website
http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpepanel.htm
Information on possible hazards associated with Federal Pacific Electric Stab-lok circuit breakers and service panels.

Do It Yourself.com
http://doityourself.com/electric/index.htm
Their "Home Electrical Wiring and Lighting" section has dozens of electrical and lighting tips for the home improvement do-it-yourselfer.

Dan's Wiring Page
http://www.danswiringpage.com/
This site offers some step-by-step instructions on wiring 3-way and 4-way switches, outlets, and other household wiring projects. He also features some basic wiring diagrams and other useful information.

Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=HTindex/lighting_electrical_index
This link will take you to Lowe's "Lighting and Electrical How-to" index page. There's info on interior and exterior lighting, plus various electrical projects, such as "Installing a Doorbell" or "Installing a Programmable Thermostat".

US National Electrical Contractors Association
http://www.necanet.org/
The National Electrical Contractors Association, founded in 1901, is the leading representative of a segment of the construction market comprised of over 70,000 electrical contracting firms.

Lighting & Electrical Articles - from Buildscape.com
https://www.buildscape.com/resources/categories/?SID=
403a93e02690ca135886b4d1694f959b&searchtype=7&search=&cat_id=4

Electric Find.com
http://www.electric-find.com/index.html
Electric Find.com is a directory/search engine for the electrical construction industry. Their design team has spent thousands of man-hours indexing and cataloguing web sites. The site features an extensive list of electrical manufactures, product suppliers and more, sorted by alphabet.

Home Doctor.net
http://www.homedoctor.net/elec/
This link takes you to Home Doctor's electrical section. You'll find some good information on residential electrical repairs and improvements.

Some Interesting Answers - from How Stuff Works.com
How Circuit Breakers Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/circuit-breaker.htm
How Doorbells Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/doorbell.htm
How Florescent Lamps Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/fluorescent-lamp.htm
How Light bulbs Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/light-bulb.htm
How Surge-Protectors Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm
How 3-way Switches Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/three-way.htm
How GFCI Outlets Work:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question117.htm