PowerTest26 will showcase the newest technology and solutions at this year’s New Product Forum. You won’t want to miss it! 3M Booth 832Connected Solutions | 3M US Cable Accessories 3M Sensored Cable Accessories combine industry-standard medium-voltage cable accessories with high-accuracy voltage and current sensors. The 3M™ Insulating Plug Voltage Sensor (3M IPVS) can interface with various monitoring and control devices. …
The IEEE Power and Engineering Society (PES) Insulated Conductor Committee (ICC) met on October 26–29, 2025, in Amelia Island, Florida. The IEEE Power and Engineering Society (PES) Insulated Conductor Committee (ICC) creates standards for low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution cables. NETA’s ANSI/NETA standards heavily reference the IEEE standards to provide guidance on voltage test levels, durations, and acceptable criteria. …
Inrush Electrical is a North America–based electrical engineering and technical field services firm specializing in power system studies, protection and control, SCADA, and automation. Inrush supports utilities, data centers, oil and gas, renewables, and industrial clients with end-to-end solutions. Inrush delivers reliable, defensible results aligned with NETA, NERC, and utility best practices. Inrush believes in a vendor-neutral approach to client …
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. …