Medium- and high-voltage cables are among the most vital electrical assets in modern power systems, delivering electricity to millions of households year-round. Yet, when it comes to diagnostic testing during commissioning or maintenance, many cables remain untouched with modern diagnostic tools.[1] Dielectric frequency response (DFR), a well-known diagnostic technique in the transformer and oil-filled cable industries, measures dielectric losses …
Commissioning and Acceptance Testing: The Foundation of Electrical System Lifecycle Management
Electrical power systems—from data centers and hospitals to industrial plants, utilities, and commercial complexes—are the foundation of modern facilities. Because these systems serve as critical infrastructure, they must operate safely, reliably, and efficiently at startup as well as through decades of service. Ensuring long-term performance demands a lifecycle-oriented strategy, beginning with rigorous commissioning and acceptance testing of all electrical components …
High Potential Testing Joins NETA’s Roster of Accredited Companies
Founded in November 2020, High Potential Testing LLC (HPT) founders acquired almost 40 years of combined experience in the industry when they decided to branch off and start their own electrical testing company. HPT is a proud member of IBEW Local 269 and is now a NETA Accredited Company, doing all of its testing to the ANSI/NETA standards. HPT is …
Infinity Technical Services Division Achieves NETA Accredited Company Status
Infinity Technical Services Division, Inc. (TSD) strives to help its customers get the most from their electrical equipment throughout its entire lifecycle. From installation and commissioning to maintenance, modernization, and end-of-life planning, TSD provides the expertise and support necessary to ensure electrical systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. TSD’s team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering an exceptional level …
Taurus Power Services Recognized as NETA Accredited Company
Taurus Power Services LLC was formed on August 28, 2024. Before this date, the company’s test technicians were performing NETA testing services as Taurus Power and Controls Inc., which was established in 1985 and became a full NETA Member in 1999. The company’s engineers and NETA Certified Technicians have the training, experience, and certifications to inspect, maintain, and calibrate all …
NETA Awards Accredited Company Status to U.S. Electrical Testing
U.S. Electrical Testing LLC (USET) specializes in electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning services for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, commercial and industrial clients, and electrical contractors. The company’s capabilities include emergency response, engineering services, and turn-key installation and repair. As a DCSA cleared facility with cleared technicians, USET is eligible to work on classified contracts …
VarcoMac Achieves QEMC Certification
NETA is pleased to announce VarcoMac 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) program, launched in 2024 to respond to new requirements for electrical equipment maintenance based on NFPA 70B–2023®, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance®. The new …
AEMC Instruments Rejoins as NETA Corporate Alliance Partner
AEMC® Instruments manufactures professional electrical test and measurement instruments for the industrial, commercial, and utility marketplace. Founded in 1893, Chauvin Arnoux and its U.S. partner AEMC Instruments (est. 1976) are industry leaders in current measurement probes, power quality and energy analyzers, ground resistance testers (including a revolutionary tower testing system), and insulation resistance testers. AEMC’s full product line also includes …
ANSI/NETA Standards Update
ANSI/NETA ETT–2022 REVISION UNDERWAY The revision of ANSI/NETA ETT-2022, Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians, is currently underway. The recirculation ballot was issued September 12, 2025, and ended on October 12, followed by the end of the public comment period on October 27, 2025. The updated edition is scheduled for release at PowerTest 2026 and will replace the 2022 …
NFPA 99 Update
The NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code: Technical Committee on Electrical Systems (HEA-ELS), met on August 12–13, 2025, at NFPA Headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, to discuss new information and actions under consideration for the next edition, planned for 2027. NFPA 99 establishes criteria for levels of health care services or systems based on risk to patients, staff, or visitors in …










