A–Rent Test Equipment www.a-rent.com SmartFleet A-Rent is a new provider of electrical test equipment rental started in 2019. Our multi-million-dollar fleet is the youngest in the industry. We offer typical short-term and long-term rentals, plus we’re launching an innovative new service called SmartFleet. SmartFleet combines the convenience and flexibility of rental with the tax and financial benefits of owning equipment. Talk with …
NETA Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) are a group of industry-leading companies that have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common aim: improving quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. In our CAP Spotlight series, we look at what makes CAPs special and highlight some of their successes. In this issue, NETA World interviews Alex Salinas, Doble’s Director of …
NETA Board Meeting June 20–21, 2019 Girdwood, Alaska NETA’s June Board of Directors meeting took place in “The Last Frontier,” Girdwood, Alaska. The meeting focused on budget and program initiatives proposed for the new fiscal year. NAMO/MUSE Meeting June 22–24, 2019 Port Hueneme, California NETA representatives conducted an informational session on the NETA Training and Certification Exam with members of …
ANSI/NETA ECS-2020 Revision Completed ANSI/NETA ECS, Standard for Electrical Commissioning of Electrical Power Equipment & Systems, 2020 Edition, completed the American National Standard revision process. ANSI administrative approval was received on September 9, 2019. ANSI/NETA ECS-2020 supersedes the 2015 Edition. ANSI/NETA ECS describes the systematic process of documenting and placing into service newly installed or retrofitted electrical power equipment and …
Former NETA President Kerry Heid was honored with the prestigious Award of Merit from the Canadian Standards Association at CSA’s 100th anniversary awards ceremony and gala on June 18, 2019, in Ottawa, Ontario. Kerry was nominated by his peers and was strongly supported by members of the CSA Z462, Workplace Electrical Safety and CSA Z463, Maintenance of Electrical Systems technical …
ANSI/NETA ECS-2015 Revision Underway ANSI/NETA ECS, Standard for Electrical Commissioning of Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, 2015 Edition, continues the American National Standard revision process. A project intent notification published in ANSI’s Standards Action on May 18, 2018, announced the intent to revise the standard. A 30-day initial ballot period and a 45-day public comment period began on …
NETA Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) are a group of industry-leading companies that have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common aim: improving quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. In our CAP Spotlight series, we look at what makes CAPs special and highlight some of their successes. In this issue, NETA World interviews Cody Richards, Protec’s Vice President …
In some ways, you could say Scott Blizard grew into NETA’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award honoree. Currently Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at American Electrical Testing Co., LLC (AETCO), Blizard spent most of his life being around and working with the family company. “I grew up in the industry. I grew up in NETA,” he says. “It was like …
To those who know Dinesh Chhajer, it was no surprise he was named NETA’s 2019 Alliance Recognition Award honoree. Chhajer, who manages the technical support group for Megger, earned his MS in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Previously an applications engineer and substation and design …
A change in NETA leadership occurs every two years, with the transition to a new president recognized as an important part of the association’s history and a key to its longevity and progress. NETA World’s custom is to share the outgoing President’s perspective in a thoughtful and reflective interview. James G. Cialdea, PE, has led the organization since June 2017. …