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The NEMA Premium^® energy efficiency motors program, established by member companies of the NEMA Motor and Generator Section, provides highly energy efficient products that meet the needs and applications of users and original equipment manufacturers based on a consensus definition of "premium efficiency" and use of NEMA Premium^® logo for premium products.

NEMA Premium^® labeled electric motors help purchasers optimize motor systems efficiency, reduce electrical power consumption and costs, and improve system reliability. It is estimated that the NEMA Premium^® efficiency motor program would save 5,800 gigawatts of electricity. This is the equivalent of preventing nearly 80 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere over the next 10 years or keeping 16 million cars off the road.

Joe Kline, technical committee chairman for the NEMA's Motor & Generator section, says "this specification was developed  in a way such that fundamental technical requirements are clearly identified so the reader is fully versed in a step-by-step fashion."

The specification may be purchased for $31.00 by contacting Global Engineering Documents at (800) 854-7179 (within the U.S.), (303) 397-7956 (international), (303) 397-2740 (fax), or on the Internet at www.global.ihs.com. 

NEMA is the leading trade association in the United States representing the interests of electroindustry manufacturers.  Founded in 1926 and headquartered near Washington, D.C., its 400 member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end-use of electricity.  Domestic shipments of electrical products within the NEMA scope exceed $100 billion.