​​​Each year the NEMA Strategic Initiatives program generates valuable market research, technical and policy reports, websites, educational toolkits, and more for the benefit of NEMA Members. Below is a curated collection of resources developed through the NEMA Strategic Initiatives program. Resources that are restricted to NEMA Members only are marked with an asterisk and require a login to access (contact helpdesk@nema.org if you do not have a NEMA login).

A comprehensive database of SI deliverables is available for NEMA Members.

Annual Reports

• 2019 Annual Report*
• 2018 Annual Report*
• 2017 Annual Report*
• 2016 Annual Report*
• 2015 Annual Report*

Digitalization/Internet of Things

•  5G Best Practices Technical Guidance Report
  
•  Artificial Intelligence White Paper*
• Artificial Intelligence (2021, Sign Up)
• Augmented Reality in the Electroindustry*
• Blockchain Technical Guidance Report
• Cybersecurity
• Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for End-Use Applications (2019)
• Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for Manufacturers (2019)
• Manufacturer Disclosure Statement for Medical Device Security (2019)
• Smart Manufacturing Policy and Standards Landscape Analysis (2018)*
• Electronics Scope Expansion
• IoT Case Studies and Promotion
• Standby Power Regulation*

Smart Cities

• ​​​​Electrification​
• ​ Electrified Agriculture (2019)
• NEMA Ag Best Practices Guides Webinar Presentation
• NEMA Best Practice Guide for Farmers
• NEMA Best Practice Guide for Utilities
• Webinar-Electrified Agriculture | YouTube
  
• Resilience Toolkit
• Grid Modernization Cost Benefit
• High-Performance Buildings
• Building Rating and Labeling Feasibility Study
• Digitization of Construction Projects with Building Information Modeling
• Energy Efficiency Modeling of Building Systems Report (2018)*

Workforce Development

• Electroindustry Careers Promotion Toolkit (Free Account Required)
• Industrial Maintenance Technician Youth Apprenticeship
• Workforce Development (2021, Sign Up)
  

Environment and Materials

• Additive Manufacturing Material Certification (2019)*
• Circular Economy Opportunities and Challenges (2019)*

Market Development

• Beyond Efficiency (2021, Sign Up)
  
• Code Adoption Research and Advocacy
• Future of Standards Report (2019)*
• Import Enforcement – Violation Reporting Portal
• Globalization 2.0 (2021, Sign Up)
• Industry Defense (2021, Sign Up)
  
• International Standards Efficacy Campaign
• Seismic Qualification of Electrical Equipment for Commercial Building Codes (2019)*

* Available to NEMA Members only