NETA is pleased to welcome Mid-City Electric/Technologies as a Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC). The company achieved certification by participating in NETA’s new Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC) and Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW) programs, launched in 2024 to respond to new requirements for electrical equipment maintenance based on NFPA 70B–2023®, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance®. The …
NETA has named C&H Electric as a Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC). The company achieved certification by participating in NETA’s new Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC) and Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW) programs, launched in 2024 to respond to new requirements for electrical equipment maintenance based on NFPA 70B–2023®, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance®. The new requirements …
From humble beginnings in 1975, Cogburn Electric has grown into a trusted name in specialized electrical contracting. For five decades, they have powered industries, illuminated communities, and energized innovation with precision and pride for five decades, leaving a 50-year legacy of excellence in general contracting. Founded on the principles of quality workmanship and exceptional customer service, Cogburn’s electrical contracting business …
In today’s world, electric vehicles are advancing rapidly, fueled by breakthroughs in battery technology, increasing global awareness of environmental sustainability, and national efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions. As a result, electric vehicles are becoming a key solution for the future of global transportation. The urgency for cleaner transportation has never been greater. Rising pollution …
The global energy system is undergoing a fundamental shift that will reshape how electricity is generated, distributed, and managed over the coming decades. Electrification is accelerating across transportation, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure, while clean and renewable sources are rapidly expanding their share of global power generation. For the electrical testing community, this transition is not theoretical. It is already changing …
NETA’s Corporate Alliance Partners are industry-leading companies that have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common aim: improving quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. This ongoing NETA World series focuses on the thought leadership behind these successful companies. For this issue’s CAP Spotlight, we talked to Kristy Ford, Marketing Director for AEMC® Instruments (Chauvin Arnoux® Inc., d.b.a. …
The decision to replace a medium-voltage cable is rarely straightforward. It involves high costs, plant downtime, mobilization of field crews, and a direct impact on the reliability of the electrical system. For many years, the dominant practice has been to adopt simplified criteria, generally based solely on cable age: Once a certain number of years has passed, replacement is planned. …
Electrical equipment forms the backbone of modern industrial and utility operations, including power generation, transmission and distribution networks, renewable energy facilities, manufacturing plants, and hyperscale data centers. As global demand for reliable and uninterrupted power continues to rise, capital budget constraints and extended lead times for critical components are forcing organizations to place greater emphasis on maximizing the operational life of existing assets.
Since its inception, the partnership between Long Beach City College (LBCC), Tony Demaria Electric, Inc. (TDE), and NETA has created a rare and impactful educational model for training high-voltage test technicians. Now entering its eighth academic year, the program continues to stand as a national example of how local institutions, accredited industry partners, and professional associations, as well as the individuals’ enthusiasm, dedication, and volunteering, can collaborate to address skilled labor shortages through a curriculum aligned with ANSI/NETA MTS, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems.
Substation design typically calls for two to six inches of aggregate (crushed rock) as a top layer upon completion of construction. This layer serves several purposes, including improved vehicle access, reduced erosion, and suppression of vegetation. Another significant function of this layer is to provide personnel safety by increasing the allowed (maximum permissible) touch and step potential values versus native …