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Table of Contents – Press the “Ctrl” key and the link to jump A. Misc. Announcements B. Enclosures Service C. Breaker Service D. Generators E. Load Centers, Generators, AC Disconnects F. Group Metering G. Meter Combo’s, Breakers, Structured Wiring H. AFCI, GFCI, and Surge I. Landis & Gyr / Meter Sockets J. Channel Marketing K. Home Depot L. Lowe’s M. Residential Contact List N. Circuit Protection & Controls Misc. Announcements The Siemens Standby Generator trailer has been added to the Siemens van, as well as a gas grill for counter day cookouts. The trailer has a new 17 kW air cooled generator, and a generator ready load center – both are operational. This traveling counter day display contains a van and trailer with graphics, two product display walls, a 10 x 10 tent, a propane gas grill, 6’ table, Siemens table clothes, and two chairs. To make reservations for the van, contact Jon Pickens. The current schedule for the van is below. If you wish to use the van before October, and you are a short driving distance from one of these users, you may contact them to see if they can squeeze you into their schedule. Jun 9-13: Keye Everhardt in Alabama Jun 13-Jul 18: Jim Sanders in Missouri and Kansas Jul 18 – Aug 8: Neil Eckes in Minnesota Aug 8 – Aug 28: Devyn Anderson in Nebraska Aug 29 – Sep 5: Being shipped from Nebraska to New York Sep 5 – Sep 12: Jim O’Neil in New York Sep 12 – Sep 19: Jill Vaughan Birch along the east coast Sep 29 – Keye Everhardt in Alabama The next stops will likely include New Orleans and Florida, but are not scheduled. See below for pictures.

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Enclosures Service – James Washburn Service Levels from Enclosures from both the Metering and Load Center plants at ITESA II continue to be high. The slight rise in days of demand plant can be attributed to a reduction in labor force that has changed output capacity in response to the continued soft market. Metering Demand History

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Circuit Breaker Service – Mark Pfaller Several circuit breakers are temporarily unavailable at this time. If you have questions on availability, a listing of effected circuit breakers and an estimated availability date can be provided by National Customer Service and your Sales Support Centers. To find the items which are temporarily unavailable, there is a report in SAP that must be run to display the latest listing. This list will be updated weekly. Follow the steps listed below:

1. After logging on to SAP, enter the transaction code: /n/SIE/E_PP_TMPUNAVAIL 2. Enter "E130" for "Plant" 3. Enter "05" for "Status" 4. Leave "Plant status" blank and hit the Execute button.

The listing will show a listing of all temporarily unavailable items. To see the availability date, scroll to the right to the "Note" column and there will show a message such as "AVAILABLE AT THE DCS ON 7/25/2008".

Generators – James Washburn Training Upcoming Generator Training Classes are listed below: Installation Training: 6/16 Chicago, IL 7/20 Grand Island, NE Webinars: Intro to Generators – 6/18 Generator Sizing – 6/18 For more information on training or to schedule a class, please contact James Washburn Load Centers, Generators, AC Disconnects – James Washburn Riser Panels Residential will be launching newly redesigned Riser Panels in the coming weeks. The new design utilizes more common Load Center Components and features, making construction and procurement smoother. These Panels will be made on a Made-to-order basis as they are most commonly associated with large projects with advanced lead times. Literature will be created prior to launch and posted to the Load Centers Brochures Website. For samples please contact James Washburn. New catalog numbers are detailed below:

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Part Number Brand 1" Spaces Circuits Max Amp Rating R1632L1125CU Siemens 16 32 125A R2424L1125CU Siemens 24 24 125A R2442L1125CU Siemens 24 42 125A R3042L1200CU Siemens 30 42 200A RC1632L1125CU Murray 16 32 125A RC2424L1125CU Murray 24 24 125A RC2442L1125CU Murray 24 42 125A RC3042L1200CU Murray 30 42 200A

Murray Rock Solid Load Centers – AFCI Compatibility Because of the outboard neutral design employed by the Murray brand, many larger Load centers currently have a limited number of spaces that will accept AFCI breakers and have the 16” “pig tail” neutral connection reach the neutral bar. With the expansion of AFCI use associated with the 2008 NEC, more AFCI compatible locations are needed. Based on this limitation, RPD has added a second insulated neutral bar to many of the larger Rock Solid Load Centers. The two insulated neutral bars are connected by an insulated tie strap that passes behind the interior. There will be no changes in pricing or catalog numbers based on this design change. The changes will be implemented in late June and launched as existing inventory is depleted. Group Metering – Amanda Beaton To better serve our customers we will be pulling modular metering inventory out of the Columbus Distribution Center and using either Duluth or La Mirada moving forward. The inventory will be moved over the next 60 days. This will better fit the order volatility associated with the modular metering products and provide a more streamlined supply chain for our end users. Meter Combo’s, Breakers, Structured Wiring – Mark Pfaller 400A Meter Combos The new 400A meter mains and meter combos project continues to progress. 32 of the 38 new products have been completed and are in production. The remaining 6 products successfully completed testing for the new design and are now progressing toward production. Estimated ready date: 8/15/08. These 6 part numbers are now active in SAP and orders can be placed.

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Catalog Number Spaces Circuits Mounting Comments Catalog Number Spaces Circuits Mounting Comments

JC0404L1400FD 4 4 Flush In production. JA3042B1400SCS 30 42 Surface In production.

JC0404L1400FDS 4 4 Flush In production. JA3042B1400SD 30 42 Surface In production.

JC0404L1400SC 4 4 Surface In production. JA3042B1400SDB 30 42 Surface In production.

JC0404L1400SCS 4 4 Surface In production. JA3042B1400SDL 30 42 Surface In production.

MM0404L1400FD 4 4 Flush In production. JA3042B1400SDS 30 42 Surface In production.

MM0404L1400FDS 4 4 Flush In production. MC3042B1400FD 30 42 Flush In production.

MM0404L1400SC 4 4 Surface In production. MC3042B1400FDS 30 42 Flush In production.

MM0404L1400SCS 4 4 Surface In production. MC3042B1400SC 30 42 Surface In production.

JA0816B1400FD 8 16 Flush In production. MC3042B1400SCS 30 42 Surface In production.

JA0816B1400FDS 8 16 Flush In production. MC3042B1400SDS 30 42 Surface In production.

JA0816B1400SC 8 16 Surface In production. MC3042B1400SD 30 42 Surface In production.

JA0816B1400SCS 8 16 Surface In production. MC3042B1400SDB 30 42 Surface In production.

MC0816B1400FD 8 16 Flush In production. MC3042B1400SDL 30 42 Surface In production.

MC0816B1400FDS 8 16 Flush In production. JA2442B1400SD 24 42 Surface New design approved.

MC0816B1400SC 8 16 Surface In production. JA2442B1400SDB 24 42 Surface New design approved.

MC0816B1400SCS 8 16 Surface In production. JA2442B1400SDL 24 42 Surface New design approved.

JA3042B1400FD 30 42 Flush In production. MC2442B1400SDB 24 42 Surface New design approved.

JA3042B1400FDS 30 42 Flush In production. MC2442B1400SDL 24 42 Surface New design approved.

JA3042B1400SC 30 42 Surface In production. MC2442B1400SD 24 42 Surface New design approved. Structured Wiring Half-Off Promotion – ends June 30th The promotion is simple: buy an enclosure, get a module for half-price. For example: buy (60) NE36 enclosures and get (60) TM1X6 telephone modules for half price. The promotion runs from May 1 to June 30. However, early orders will be accepted starting April 1. For more information and downloads go to the promo website: http://intra.sea.siemens.com/Home/RPD/RPD+Products/2008_Structured_Wiring_Half_Off_Promotion.htm

New Structured Wiring Literature: Powerline Lighting Control New for 2008, Siemens is offering an architectural quality lighting control system that works over your existing power lines. Available as a stand alone lighting solution or integrated with the Siemens Home Control system. There is a new technical flyer available for order through Banta under part number RPFL-LIGHT-0508, or you can download a copy on the structured wiring website: http://intra.sea.siemens.com/www2.sea.siemens.com/Products/Residential-Electrical/Product/Structured-Wiring/Structured_Wiring_Technical_Information.htm

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AFCI, GFCI, and Surge – Randy Dollar AFCI We are approaching a time in the year where several states are updating their electrical codes. The following is a list of the recent/pending changes to state electrical codes: State 2008 NEC

Arkansas 6/1/2008New Mexico 7/1/2008North Carolina 7/1/2008North Dakota 4/1/2008Oregon* 4/1/2008New Hampshire 7/1/2008Colorado 7/1/2008

*Oregon adopted only for bedroom circuits

The Siemens AFCI CD ROM has recently won two awards from The Videographers Awards: 1. Award of Excellence (The highest Honor) for Interactive/ CD Based 2. Award of Distinction (The 2nd highest Honor) for Marketing - Product This CD ROM is available through Banta (RPCD-WHSCD-0508) and is a good tool for anyone wanting to help drive use of AFCIs into the retrofit/remodel market. In addition to the CD ROM, we have also made the Whole House Safety Kit, which contains the CD ROM, available through Banta (RPFD-COMBO-0508).

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This kit is consumer-focused and can be used as a tool by our contractors to encourage the use of AFCIs in retrofit/remodel work.

Landis & Gyr / Meter Sockets – Jon Pickens, Catherine Paige

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Channel Marketing – John Kovach

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Mid Atlantic -4.02% -1.49% 78% 70% 83% 78%

Mid West 0.32% 1.40% 89% 80% 76% 87%

North Central 0.44% 1.95% 86% 87% 86% 85%

North East -0.57% 0.41% 95% 96% 109% 92%

North West -0.18% 1.35% 89% 83% 81% 91%

South East -3.28% -1.41% 73% 79% 100% 88%

South West 2.64% 2.44% 80% 104% 94% 97%

Total -0.80% 0.46% 83% 85% 89% 88%

We continue to see sales declines in most regions. One region that had significant improvement in May was the Midwest region. Thanks for all of the effort in improving performance vs. previous months. Thanks to the Northeast region for their performance across all four categories and to the Southwest region for their Circuit Protection and Controls performance. Price performance was down slightly across most regions for PD&C/RPD combined. Residential price was slightly improved in all but the Southwest and Mid Atlantic, with the Mid Atlantic down substantially.

Construction Programs and Promotions Every month, we receive several questions about our core programs and promotions and what is out there and available to our channel partners. Did you know that you can see a description of these programs on the intranet? Click http://intra.sea.siemens.com/Home/PDC/Business-Units/CPC/Construction+Programs/?languagecode=en and make sure that you are leveraging these to maximize your sales! Pricing Vehicles With the transition to SAP, we have several new (and some not so new) pricing options available. Confused on what’s available? Click http://intra.sea.siemens.com/Home/PDC/Business-Units/CPC/Pricing_and_Analysis/Pricing_Vehicles.htm?languagecode=en to see descriptions and answer those questions. Please make sure to check with

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the pricing group or your CMM before running any promotions or special pricing arrangements with your channel partners. To download a set of links just like these, go to http://intra.sea.siemens.com/Home/PDC/Business-Units/CPC/Construction+Programs/Channel_Marketing/?languagecode=en and scroll to the bottom of the page. Download the Construction Links download and open the .zip file. Double click on the .bat file there and a folder of links titled “Construction Links” will be added to your favorites on Internet Explorer. We think you’ll find these bookmarks valuable time savers! Home Depot – Melanie Spare Price Increase Market Effect The following table displays the market effect of the price increase at The Home Depot. I have included the top 20 markets and the percentage of the price change within that market as of 4/28/2008. Effects on Top 20 Markets

Market Location Home Depot Price Change # of stores

48 LA 4.84% 7821 SAN FRANCISCO BAY 3.58% 4434 PHIL/PA/NJ/DE 1.10% 3075 CHICAGO 6.93% 5439 BOSTON/MA/NH 1.73% 4554 PORTLAND 7.54% 251 ATLANTA 5.61% 69

12 SAN DIEGO 3.08% 2129 SACRAMENTO 5.31% 5015 NEW JERSEY -0.70% 2772 DETROIT 4.33% 3547 INLAND/DESERT 4.71% 2820 LONG ISLAND 0.35% 2344 SEA/TAC 7.12% 316 PHOENIX 4.92% 37

234 METRO CHICAGO 4.71% 9260 NEW HAMPSHIRE -0.66% 2036 LAS VEGAS 6.37% 12

109 ST. LOUIS 4.55% 3115 LOUISVILLE 2.92% 9

If you have any questions, please contact me at melanie.spare@siemens.com.

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Lowe’s – Rick Cheshire June Lowe's New Stores

Store # Store Name Store Address2862 Zions Crossroads 165 CAMP CREEK PARKWAY GORDONSVILLE, VA 22942 2885 Wetumpka 4501 US HIGHWAY 231 WETUMPKA, AL 360922895 Bonney Lake 19911 SOUTH PRAIRIE ROAD EAST BONNEY LAKE, WA 983912393 Plainville 201 WASHINGTON STREET PLAINVILLE, MA 02762 2903 Mustang 1000 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 152 MUSTANG, OK 730642751 Vernon Hills 1660 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE VERNON HILLS, IL 600612822 W. Spring 20902 KUYKENDAHL ROAD SPRING, TX 77379

July Lowe's New StoresStore # Store Name Store Address2690 E. New Orleans 5770 READ BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS, LA 701272779 Richardson 501 SOUTH PLANO ROAD RICHARDSON, TX 75081 2845 Clinton 1986 NORTH 2000 WEST CLINTON, UT 84015 2697 Fort Collins 4227 CORBETT DRIVE FORT COLLINS, CO 805282942 Elkhart 110 COUNTY ROAD 6 W ELKHART, IN 465142929 Murphy 111 EAST FM 544 MURPHY, TX 750942809 Bedford 1820 EAST LYNCHBURG SALEM TURNPIKE BEDFORD, VA 245232786 S. San Antonio 7843 IH 35 SAN ANTONIO, TX 782182798 Eagle Pass 574 SOUTH BIBB AVENUE EAGLE PASS, TX 78852 2737 S. Jacksonville 425 YOPP ROAD JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540

Remodeling activity peaked in 2006 before slowing last year. And it is expected to fall 4.8% this year, according to a report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies released last month. Since many homeowners remodel using borrowed money, tighter credit means it's also harder for many homeowners to afford big projects. Still, American homeowners will spend an estimated $166 billion on remodeling this year. Residential Contacts – Errol Josephs Kevin Yates Randy Dollar Vice President of Marketing Product Manager 770.326.2431 AFCI, GFCI, Surge Yates.Kevin@siemens.com 770.326.2255 Charles.Dollar@siemens.com John Kovach James Washburn Manager Product Specialist Channel Marketing Load Centers, Generators 770.326.2197 ACD’s, Temp Power John.Kovach@siemens.com 770.326.2120 James.Washburn@siemens.com

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Kevin Shumate Amanda Beaton Manager Product Specialist Product Management Group Metering 770.326.2072 770.326.2128 Kevin.Shumate@siemens.com Amanda.Beaton@siemens.com Jon Pickens Catherine Paige National Account Manager Product Specialist Landis & Gyr and Hardware Meter Sockets 770.326.2096 770.326.2066 Jon.Pickens@siemens.com Catherine.Paige@siemens.com

Rick Cheshire National Account Manager Lowe’s 770.326.2087 Rick.Cheshire@siemens.com Melanie Spare Stephen Ploszay National Account Manager Product Specialist Home Depot AFCI 770.326.2047 Melanie.Spare@siemens.com

770.326.2003 Stephen.Ploszay@siemens.com

Prang Lee Kim Hanna Retail Specialist Sr. Customer Service Specialist 770.326.2079 L&G Prang.Lee@siemens.com 770.326.2164 Kimberly.Hanna@siemens.com Mark Pfaller Tony Garner Product Manager Customer Service Specialist Structured Wiring L&G Breakers, Meter Combo’s 770.326.2462 770.326.2438 Antonio.Garner@siemens.com Mark.Pfaller@siemens.com

Additional RPD Contacts are available at the link below. http://seaport.sea.siemens.com/RID/RID_Contacts.pdf

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Circuit Protection & Controls The new 100A General Duty Stand-By Power Panels released for sale!

We are pleased to announce that we have added a 100A General Duty Stand-by Power Panel to our product offering. This unique device provides an economical means to transfer from a normal to an alternate power source. It contains two 100A, 2 pole circuit breakers interlocked in a “double throw” configuration and supplies both overload and short circuit protection (10,000 AIC max.). The external operating handle is padlockable in the OFF position. The Siemens version, catalog number DTLNF213NR is now in stock. The Murray version, catalog Number DUL313NW, will be in stock in early April. This new device will allow us to compete from both a price and physical size standpoint with the GE Emergency Power Transfer Switch, catalog number TC10323R and similar products from Ronk and C-H. It has a number of advantages over the GE TC10323R (which is currently the most widely used version) including: Features Siemens and Murray GE Quick make and break operation Yes No Provides short circuit and overload protection Yes No Tangential KO's Yes No Side opening door Yes No Tease-proof switching action Yes No

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DTLNF213NR HDSS $590.00 PC (16 lbs.) N3N 78364399373

Description and Ratings

• 100A, 2 Pole, 3 Wire, 120/240VAC

• Short circuit rating - 10kA RMS sym

• UL Listed, Type 3R rated and suitable for use as service entrance equipment

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• Top type ECHS hub provision and bottom and side tangential KO’s provided

Wire range (75 degree C Cu/Al) Tangential Knockouts Line, load and neutral - (1) #14-1 Bottom (3) for .5, .75, 1.0, 1.25” conduits

Service ground - (1) #14-4 Sides (1) for .5, .75, 1.0, 1.25” conduits Back (2) for .5, .75, 1.0, 1.25” conduits

Standards

• UL1008 listed as a non-automatic transfer switch under file # E315030

• Suitable for use as Transfer Equipment on optional stand-by systems as defined by article 702 of the NEC