Policy Briefs

Each year, NEMA works to inform lawmakers on key policy issues and industry positions. Below are NEMA's statements and policy briefs on important electroindustry priorities and issues. 

• NEMA Statement on Energy Policy
• NEMA Statement on Regulatory Reform

Energy

• Electric Vehicle Deployment
• Energy Efficiency
• Smart Grid
• Electric Transmission
• Energy Storage
• High Performance, “Net Zero” Commercial Buildings
• Energy Savings Performance Contracts
• Military Microgrids
• Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

Environmental

• Mercury Lamp Recycling
• TSCA Reform

Health & Safety

• OHSA Sign Standards
• Consumer Product Safety
• Carbon Monoxide - Residential & Commercial
• Carbon Monoxide - Schools
• Code Adoption Policy
• Smoke Alarms
• Smoke Detection - Proactive Approach

Trade and Commerce

• Rare Earth Materials
• Helium Supply for Industrial Applications
• DICOS Standards for Security Imaging
• Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia
• NEMA 2012 Trade Priorities

Appropriations:

• Commerce, Justice, Science
• Interior and the Environment
• Defense
• Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
• Homeland Security
• Energy and Water​