Join us at EPIC26, in Fort Worth, Texas, October 11–13, 2026, to connect with industry thought leaders, share your expertise, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and play an active role in shaping the future of the electrical power industry at this premier knowledge-sharing summit. How will power infrastructure and workforce challenges impact business strategy moving forward? WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Make your voice …
A New Era for NETA World: Strategic Transition to Strengthen Our Industry Voice and Expand Our Reach
For decades, NETA World (NW) has served as the authoritative technical publication for the electrical testing industry, delivering peer-driven knowledge, advancing safety, and reinforcing the standards that define our profession.
As our industry evolves in complexity, scale, and technological
From Search Engines to Answer Engines: What to Know About AEO
For years, organizations focused on search engine optimization (SEO) to improve their visibility online. The goal was straightforward: Rank highly in search results so prospective customers could find your website, products, and expertise. Today, however, the way people search for information is changing rapidly. Instead of typing a few keywords into a search engine, users increasingly ask complete questions through …
NETA Elects Stephanie Patterson and Ken Peterson to Board of Directors
NETA’s programs, standards, and industry initiatives are powered by people who give generously of their time, expertise, and perspective to serve on NETA’s Board of Directors and committees. NETA recently elected Stephanie Patterson and Ken Peterson to serve on the Board of Directors—two professionals whose leadership, service, and commitment to advancing the electrical testing industry reflect the strength of the …
Gemitech Joins the Ranks of NETA Accredited Companies
NETA is pleased to welcome Gemitech to its growing network of NETA Accredited Companies. Headquartered in Québec, Canada, Gemitech specializes in providing testing, commissioning, maintenance, diagnostics, and technical support for electrical power systems. As part of Groupe SGE (Société Générale d’Électrotechnique), the company serves a wide range of industrial, commercial, institutional, utility, and energy-sector clients throughout Canada, helping organizations ensure …
The Business Case for Becoming a NETA Accredited Company
Recognized throughout the industry as the gold standard for electrical power system acceptance testing and maintenance, NETA Accreditation validates both a company’s technical capabilities and its commitment to safety, quality, and independent service. NETA Accredited Companies (NACs) play a vital role in advancing electrical power reliability and safety through third-party, independent electrical testing services. Critical facilities, commercial enterprises, industrial plants, …
EPIC26: Where Power Industry Leaders Shape the Future of Power
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 …
PowerTest26 Sets a New Benchmark for Electrical Power Safety and Reliability
PowerTest26 concluded as one of the most successful and impactful conferences in the event’s history, welcoming more than 1,500 attendees and 103 exhibitors to Nashville, Tennessee. Hosted at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, the five-day event once again affirmed PowerTest’s position as the premier electrical power safety and reliability conference for technicians, engineers, project managers, sales professionals, and …
Strengthening Military Partnerships through the NAMO Program
The NETA–NAMO Program continues to serve as a vital bridge between the electrical power testing industry and military organizations, reinforcing shared priorities of safety, reliability, and technical excellence. Recent outreach activities highlighted NETA’s ongoing commitment to supporting military electrical professionals through certification awareness, training resources, and direct engagement with service members in the field. SITE VISITS: ALPHA, BRAVO, AND CHARLIE …
James R. White Safety Award: Scott Blizard: A Lifelong Commitment to Safety Leadership
Every year, NETA presents the James R. White Electrical Safety Award to an individual who has followed in the footsteps of Jim White, promoting electrical safety in their own organizations and across the industry. “Jim White dedicated his career to electrical safety, and the 2026 award goes to another safety warrior who has worked tirelessly for safety education and standards …









