EPIC Was an Epic Success

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NETA’s inaugural Electrical Power Innovations Conference (EPIC) kicked off on October 13, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Billed as an industry-leading educational conference, EPIC brought industry experts and thought leaders together to share knowledge and discuss the emerging technologies and trends that will shape tomorrow’s electrical power industry. By all accounts, it was an EPIC success!

RANS Electrical Joins NETA’s Roster of International Accredited Companies

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Originally established in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, over 60 years ago, RANS Electrical offers extensive technical services for a wide range of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) projects.  After joining the C2O Group of companies in 2022, RANS Electrical integrated its in-house engineering prowess to specialize in electrical testing services, all meticulously aligned with NETA standards. This convergence between construction, engineering, …

360 Electrical Added to NETA Network of Accredited Companies

NETANETA News, Winter 2024 NETA News

360 Electrical & Engineering Services LLC has proudly served its clients with a steadfast commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The company’s approach is rooted in collaboration and partnership. From initial consultation to project completion, they work closely with their clients to understand their goals, challenges, and budgetary considerations. This approach enables them to deliver customized solutions that are …

Elecserv Joins NETA Roster of Accredited Companies

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Elecserv Electrical Testing Co. is a minority-owned, technician-led, 100% union electrical testing shop made up of New York City locals who have decades of experience working in the unique markets of New York City and the greater NYC metropolitan area. The company provides a full range of services in the fields of electrical testing, medium- and high-voltage splicing, network and …

GERS Group Recognized as NETA Accredited Company

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The GERS Group, with more than 43 years in the electric industry, provides engineering analysis and consulting services for global utilities and industrial clients. GERS’ comprehensive services provide professionals to contribute to the development and increase of reliability and efficiency of energy systems through studies, design, testing, and commissioning activities. The company is capable of carrying out all levels of detailed …

NETA Awards Accredited Company Status to MP Predictive Technologies

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MP Predictive Technologies is a licensed electrical industrial contractor with a highly qualified team of professional engineers and technicians who have more than 30 years of combined experience in electrical engineering and instrumentation. Founded in 2018 by owner Nelson Manaure and his wife, Flor Pereira, MP Predictive Technologies is a family-owned-and-operated business that focuses on treating each customer as part …

Distance Protection Impedance Measurement Fundamentals: Phase-to-Phase and Phase-to-Ground Faults

Steven Turner, ConsultantColumns, Relay Column, Winter 2024 Columns

Distance protection measures loop impedances to determine the location of a fault on the protected line. There are six loops: A-B, B-C, C-A, A-G, B-G, and C-G. This article demonstrates how distance protection measures the apparent loop impedance for B-Phase-to-C-Phase and A-Phase-to-Ground faults. The loop impedances for phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground faults are not equivalent due to the presence of neutral …

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

NETASpecifications & Standards, Winter 2024 Specifications & Standards

ANSI/NETA ATS–2021 REVISION UNDERWAY FOR RELEASE IN 2025 ANSI/NETA ATS, Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment & Systems, 2021 Edition, is currently being revised following the ANSI consensus process.  The Recirculation Ballot began on September 20, 2024, and runs through October 20, 2024, with the Public Comment period extended to November 4, 2024. ANSI/NETA ATS covers suggested …