Often attributed* to Mark Twain, the phrase “History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes” seemed appropriate as we look back on our electrical journeys. The 2027 edition of NFPA 70E was recently approved, with an effective date of May 6, 2026, and we are excited about the improvements and enhancements to this very important electrical safety work practices standard. …
This issue of NETA World’s “Insight and Inspiration” series features Stephanie Patterson, Senior Manager, External Training & Partnerships, at Qualus. Patterson leads the strategy, development, and execution of training programs that support industry professionals, clients, and partner organizations. Her responsibilities include managing training initiatives, building and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying new training opportunities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality learning …
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 …
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a large part of the traffic infrastructure due to the industrial revolution in electrical technology and the paradigm shift in the motor vehicle industry. To support this rapid growth in EVs, the charging infrastructure would need to be designed and implemented at scale. This phenomenon has caused an explosive growth in the design, development, and construction …
Reliability and safety are words that come up frequently when discussing modern power networks, and for good reason. Electrical systems today are carrying higher loads, operating with tighter margins, and supporting facilities such as data centers and industrial plants, where downtime is not an option. As a result, operators are placing greater emphasis on technologies that provide early warning of …
The electric power industry is undergoing the largest transition since widespread energization began more than a century ago. Inverter-based resources, data centers, and rapidly changing load profiles are exposing operating conditions that were never envisioned when many IEEE standards for machinery were originally developed. As a result, IEEE and other standards organizations are revising existing standards while developing new guidance …
Power transformers used in renewable-energy applications are subjected to elevated thermal, electrical, and mechanical stresses due to the dynamic nature of solar and wind generation. Although these transformers are often specifically designed to withstand such operating conditions and achieve their intended service life, they frequently exhibit higher dissolved gas levels and may experience accelerated insulation aging compared to conventional power …
The IEEE Transformers Committee has been very active this past year, with back-to-back record attendance for the fall and spring meetings. In March, 659 people from around the world met in Texas to help develop transformer standards and guides as the U.S. power industry continues to remain a key interest globally.
ANSI/NETA MTS–2023 REVISION UNDERWAY The next revision cycle for the ANSI/NETA MTS–2023, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, is underway. To support this process, the NETA Standards Review Council will convene a series of working groups composed of subject matter experts from across the industry. These working groups are to pilot a new approach to …
For decades, the electrical power industry moved at a measured pace—today, it is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Surging power demand, intensifying service expectations, digital transformation, and workforce constraints are converging at once. For company leaders and organizational strategists, the question is no longer whether change is coming, but how fast—and whether your business will lead or follow. That is …