http://www.nema.org/NEMA News: Includes news and press releases related to NEMA and its affiliates. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:13:54 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120521a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120521a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va., — After seeing ebbs and flows in each of the four prior quarters, NEMA’s Lighting Systems Index gained 5.2 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during 2012Q1. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:05:57 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120518a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120518a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va., — NEMA’s Primary Industrial Controls Index increased 11.3 percent on a quarter-to-quarter basis during the first three months of 2012. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:39:09 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120516a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120516a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va., —The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI ANSLG C38.377 Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid State Lighting Products. Thu, 03 May 2012 14:34:21 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120503a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120503a.cfm?from=RSS What You Should Know Before 'Going Electric' So -- you've decided it's time to buy a new car -- and you're thinking about 'going electric.' While an electric vehicle might very well be the right choice for you, there are still some things you need to consider before you drive one home. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:04:05 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120426a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120426a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va.— NEMA welcomed introduction today of the Helium Stewardship Act (S 2374) by Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Barrasso (R-WY), which will modernize and reform federal policy to better secure future supplies of helium for U.S. industry and government uses. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:58:14 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120425a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120425a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va,— NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated nearly 13 points in April to 59.1, following a sharp run-up earlier in the year to its highest levels since 2005. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:15:49 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/NEMA-Commends-Enactment-of-Maryland-Law-for-CO-Detection-in-Schools.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/NEMA-Commends-Enactment-of-Maryland-Law-for-CO-Detection-in-Schools.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va. — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley (D) signed NEMA-backed legislation (HB 2/SB 173) into law today to require the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in new and substantially remodeled public schools in the state. “Enactment of this law will hel... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:14:31 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120404b.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120404b.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va., — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA MW 1000 Magnet Wire. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:54:35 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120404a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120404a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va., — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA ICS 8 Application Guide for Industrial Control and Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers . Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:27:37 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120328a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120328a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va. — Following a run-up of more than 20 points in January and February to its highest level in more than six years, NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions retreated slightly in March, slipping 0.5 points to 72. The ... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:21:11 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120315a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120315a.cfm?from=RSS NEMA’s indexes for incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) lamp shipments increased by 29.4 and 3.6 percent, respectively, during Q4 2011 compared to Q3 2011. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:14:34 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120229b.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120229b.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va.,— The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/NEMA FB 1 Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable ; NEMA FB 2.10 Selection and Installation Guidelines for Fittings for use with Non-Flexible Conduit or Tubing (Rigid metal Conduit, Intermediate Metallic Conduit, and Electrical Metallic Tubing) ; and NEMA FB 2.20 Selection and Installation Guidelines for Fittings for use with Flexible Electrical Conduit and Cable. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:02:32 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120301b.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120301b.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va. —NEMA, the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, encourages industry action to expand meter socket lifespan and inspections. As the result of the rapid expansion of Smart Grid and advanced metering infrastructure, many utilities around the coun... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:56:55 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120301a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120301a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va. —The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) on behalf of its Energy Storage Council today applauded Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) for introducing legislation to promote adoption of state-of-the-art energy storage technologies. The Storage... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:29:54 GMT http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120229a.cfm?from=RSS http://www.nema.org/media/pr/20120229a.cfm?from=RSS ROSSLYN, Va,. —NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American conditions jumped sharply in February, rising more than 18 points to 72.5, its highest level in more than six years. The survey’s measure of the degree of change in current...