The electrical industry is in the midst of its most significant transformation in a generation. The rapid growth of EV charging infrastructure, the integration of renewable energy resources, the proliferation of data centers, and the increasing complexity of the modern grid are all reshaping the environment in which our members work every day. This issue of NETA World addresses that transformation head-on.
Our feature articles this fall cover the spectrum from field safety to standards evolution to advanced diagnostics.
One article tackles the practical hazards posed by EV supply equipment and charging infrastructure, a category of installations that is expanding rapidly and deserves the same rigorous arc flash and shock hazard analysis we apply to conventional electrical systems.
Another examines how the assumptions embedded in decades-old IEEE machinery standards no longer hold in today’s operating environment, and what is being done to bring those standards current.
Two additional articles address the shift toward continuous, real-time monitoring: one focused on partial discharge in medium- and high-voltage networks, and one on dissolved gas analysis in transformers serving renewable energy applications. Together, they make a compelling case that condition-based maintenance, driven by continuous data rather than fixed schedules, is becoming the new standard of practice.
The expertise shared in these pages reflects the best of what the NETA community brings to the industry: practical knowledge, field-tested methods, and a commitment to safety and reliability that never wavers even as the technology around us evolves.
I also want to make sure the EPIC Fall Conference is on your radar. Presented by NETA on October 11–13, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, EPIC—Electrical Power Innovations Conference—is the premier event bringing together organizations and professionals engaged in exploring future trends that will shape the power industry for decades to come. Meet with industry leaders focused on improving power supply, resiliency, and safety, and gain critical knowledge on emerging technologies, smart grid modernizations, and electrical power service futures. Join us for this unique opportunity to connect with peers across the industry. It is exactly the kind of environment where the topics covered in this issue come to life. I hope to see many of you there.
Visit epicpower.org for details and registration.
With appreciation,
Dan Hook, President
InterNational Electrical Testing Association