As we close out the year and look ahead to 2026, I’m filled with optimism for the continued growth and influence of NETA in the electrical power testing industry. Our association remains a trusted leader in advancing standards, training, and professional excellence, and the opportunities before us have never been greater.
Across every sector, the demand for skilled testing and maintenance professionals continues to rise. As facilities face aging infrastructure and the challenges of modernization, the expertise of NETA members is critical to ensuring system reliability, safety, and performance. Our work directly supports the backbone of power systems that keep industries, institutions, and communities operating, and that’s something to be proud of.
NETA is expanding its impact through stronger collaboration with manufacturers, utilities, regulators, and educators. We are not only maintaining the highest technical standards but also preparing the next generation of technicians and engineers through certification and continuing education. These efforts ensure that NETA’s name remains synonymous with quality, integrity, and technical excellence.
This Winter edition of NETA World highlights a central theme across our industry: life extension and modernization. In “From Bolted Pressure Switches to Modern Breaker Technology: The Evolution of 480-V Distribution Systems,” authors Matthew Wallace and David Muir from Group CBS explore the transition from legacy bolted pressure switches to today’s safer, more capable breaker technologies. Likewise, in “Modernization – A Strategic Necessity,” Seth Kravetz of QUALUS Corporation examines how evaluating and upgrading aging systems enhances reliability, safety, and long-term value.
Together, these pieces reflect the spirit of innovation and stewardship that defines NETA’s mission. As we move into the new year, let’s continue to lead our industry forward safely, smartly, and together.
Dan Hook, President
InterNational Electrical Testing Association