ANSI/NETA MTS–2023 REVISION UNDERWAY The revision of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023, Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, is underway with an anticipated completion and publication release in March 2027 at PowerTest 2027. This revision introduced a new Working Group model, bringing together subject matter experts from across the electrical testing industry to conduct early-stage comment review and …
Electrical industry standards are built by experienced professionals who share their knowledge, review proposed changes, and work together to improve safety, reliability, and system performance. NETA is proud to be part of that process. Through its Technical Representation Steering Committee (TRSC), NETA participates in the development of standards, codes, and recommended practices that affect electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, and workplace …
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 …
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).
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. …
ANSI/NETA ETT–2022 REVISION UNDERWAY The revision of ANSI/NETA ETT-2022, Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians, is currently underway. The recirculation ballot was issued September 12, 2025, and ended on October 12, followed by the end of the public comment period on October 27, 2025. The updated edition is scheduled for release at PowerTest 2026 and will replace the 2022 …
The NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code: Technical Committee on Electrical Systems (HEA-ELS), met on August 12–13, 2025, at NFPA Headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, to discuss new information and actions under consideration for the next edition, planned for 2027. NFPA 99 establishes criteria for levels of health care services or systems based on risk to patients, staff, or visitors in …
A new 2025 release of ANSI/NETA ATS is available in the NETA Bookstore. The ANSI/NETA ATS-2025, Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, received formal approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) on February 20, 2025.
ANSI/NETA ATS–2025 NEW RELEASE AVAILABLE IN THE NETA BOOKSTORE The revision for the ANSI/NETA ATS, Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment & Systems, 2025 Edition, has been approved by ANSI effective February 20, 2025. ANSI/NETA ATS covers suggested field tests and inspections for assessing the suitability for initial energization of electrical power equipment and systems. The purpose …