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End-to-End Testing for Line Differential Protection

End-to-End Testing for Line Differential Protection

Line differential protection is one of the most popular applications used for transmission line protection. Line differential protection works on the theory of Kirchhoff’s current law, where the magnitude of ...
Fiber Optic Network Operation, Maintenance, and Restoration

Fiber Optic Network Operation, Maintenance, and Restoration

All networks are susceptible to problems that affect communications. One consequence of a fiber optic system’s high bandwidth, long distance capability, and security is the extreme dependence of users on ...
R-GOOSE Applications in a Smart Grid

R-GOOSE Applications in a Smart Grid

The high level of penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) is one of the main characteristics of the smart grid, and it requires a different approach to the protection of ...

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Medium-Voltage Asset Failure Investigations

Medium-Voltage Asset Failure Investigations

Medium-voltage cables are an integral part of modern power systems and have existed for over 100 years in various forms. Over the past 50 years, extruded cables have largely displaced paper insulated cables. Extruded cables offer many advantages over older ...
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Communications Security for Field Testing Organizations

Communications Security for Field Testing Organizations

Cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges to grid reliability. As more facilities and devices become IP-routable communications-enabled, the threats ...

Specs & Standards


ANSI/NETA Standards Update

ANSI/NETA Standards Update

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 ...

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NETA Activities Update June Through December 2019

NETA Activities Update June Through December 2019

NETA Board Meeting June 20–21, 2019 Girdwood, Alaska NETA’s June Board of Directors meeting took place in “The Last Frontier,” ...

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Featured Stories

End-to-End Testing for Line Differential Protection

End-to-End Testing for Line Differential Protection

Line differential protection is one of the most popular applications used for transmission line protection. Line differential protection works on the theory of Kirchhoff’s current law, where the magnitude of ...
Fiber Optic Network Operation, Maintenance, and Restoration

Fiber Optic Network Operation, Maintenance, and Restoration

All networks are susceptible to problems that affect communications. One consequence of a fiber optic system’s high bandwidth, long distance capability, and security is the extreme dependence of users on ...
R-GOOSE Applications in a Smart Grid

R-GOOSE Applications in a Smart Grid

The high level of penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) is one of the main characteristics of the smart grid, and it requires a different approach to the protection of ...

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American Electrical Testing Co., LLC
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Arizona Public Service Company
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Shermco Industries
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Don Genutis
Halco Testing Services
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Scott Blizard
American Electrical Testing Co., LLC, NETA President
President’s Desk

Ron Widup
Shermco Industries
NFPA 70E and NETA

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