Safety remains a critical consideration for those working in the field of electrical testing and maintenance. For members of the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA), whose work often focuses on electrical systems analysis, commissioning, and maintenance, each task is governed by the highest standards of technical accuracy and safety. However, despite rigorous attention to protocols, the industry continues to be …
On October 23–24, 2025, more than 250 electrical safety, maintenance, and engineering professionals gathered in Kraków, Poland, for the inaugural Electrical Safety Conference Europe (ESC EU 2025). As keynote speaker, standing on that stage in front of so many specialists, the dominant feeling was that electrical safety in Europe and North America had entered a new phase: sharing, comparing, and …
As CEO of a global metallurgical equipment supplier, I watched a surveillance video in horror as our young engineer approached an electric furnace in a critical failure mode, instead of running away. It was painfully clear that we had not adequately trained him to safely perform his job. In a stroke of extraordinary fortune, he escaped unharmed from what would …
In power system protection, time has always been central—from coordinating relay trip times to selecting algorithms and schemes with the fastest trip times for fault clearing. Historically, however, time synchronization was largely an afterthought serving SCADA and event logging. That has changed with today’s digital substations. This article explains how precision time protocol (PTP) based on IEEE Std. 1588 enables …
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The revision of ANSI/NETA ETT-2022, Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians, was approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on December 1, 2025. The updated edition of ANSI/NETA ETT-2026 is scheduled for release at PowerTest 2026 and replaces the 2022 edition. Among the key updates is a revised Detailed Content Outline (DCO) for ETT Levels 2–4.
ANSI/NETA EMW–2026 NEW STANDARD APPROVED
ANSI approved ANSI/NETA EMW-2026, Standard for Qualification of Electrical Equipment Maintenance Workers for Electrical Power Equipment & Systems on January 6, 2026. This new standard is in support of NFPA 70B?, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance?, which meets the qualification requirements outlined in that standard for Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Workers (QEMW).
EPIC26 — The Electrical Power Innovations Conference, hosted by NETA, offers a comprehensive, interactive, and future-focused experience—blending education, collaboration, innovation, and strategic insights geared specifically for power-sector professionals. It’s an immersive environment to learn, connect, and lead in the evolving electrical power landscape.
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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 …