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September

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NEMA-LED Coalition Presses for Permitting Reform to Accelerate Grid Modernization | 9/21/2023

Today, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), along with The Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Digital Climate Alliance, GridWise Alliance and National Association of State Energy Officials sent a letter to key Members of Congress requesting action on grid modernization.

Grid Efficiency, Security and Resiliency take Centerstage at 2023 Congressional GRID Innovation Expo hosted by NEMA and the GridWise Alliance | 9/20/2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act are bringing critical and unprecedented funding to modernize and secure our electrical grid,” said Debra Phillips, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association. 

STATEMENT: Debra Phillips, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association on Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act | 9/13/2023

“Manufacturers are committed to energy efficiency and have worked diligently to achieve 99.5% efficiency in distribution transformers. These transformers are highly customized and their availability is essential to the deployment of new investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to modernize and upgrade the electrical grid. They also allow new housing starts, and support resiliency during extreme weather events and load surges that are expected to accelerate over time. At time of record high demand and ongoing...

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND GRIDWISE ALLIANCE HOST 2023 CONGRESSIOINAL GRID INNOVATION EXPO | 9/11/2023

The products and companies at the center of the energy transition are set to be featured at the 2023 Congressional Grid Innovation Expo, hosted by The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and GridWise Alliance. This event will showcase the where and how these products will plug into NEMA’s Energy Transition Map.

August

NEMA Leads Coalition Pushing for Action from Biden Administration on Build America Buy America Requirements | 8/3/2023

Unclear domestic content rules are stalling implementation of clean energy projects funded by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS Act

July

NEMA Welcomes 12 New Member Companies | 7/13/2023

NEMA Executive Committee today approved the new membership of 12 companies. The members represent technologies ranging from energy storage, to electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the internet of things.

June

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Boosted by NEMA and ISA Partnership | 6/29/2023

NEMA and the International Society of Automation (ISA) announced a memorandum of understanding to promote cybersecurity standards and practices for operation technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), specifically the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

NEMA Unites Traffic Signal Controller Manufacturers for Discussion on Safety, Security, and Interoperability at IMSA 2023 | 6/15/2023

NEMA announced their participation at the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) 2023 Forum and Expo as a moderator for a panel discussion on the safety, security, and interoperability of traffic signal controllers

NEMA Announces Publication of the Role of Distribution Automation in the Energy Transition | 6/1/2023

Distribution Automation in the Energy Transition, NEMA US 800024 2022, has been developed to provide an overview of the drivers for the energy transition and how Distribution Automation has provided benefits to utilities across North America.

May

NEMA Leads Coalition to Call on President Biden to Convene Summit on Electrical Steel | 5/23/2023

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association along with a coalition of associations representing different portions of the electrical steel value chain, including home builders, electric utilities, automakers, and electrical workers today called on President Biden to convene an electrical steel summit to gather industry stakeholders to define solutions to current shortages and prepare for expected demand growth.

Department of Energy Issues Motor Efficiency Standards Based on Recommendations from Joint Stakeholders | 5/16/2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new energy efficiency standards for electric motors that will save businesses money and reduce planet-warming emissions.

NEMA Applauds Treasury Department for Updated Domestic Content Rules | 5/12/2023

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association commends the updated and clear guidance on the domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy projects and facilities that meet American manufacturing and sourcing requirements.

March

Members-ICON

NEMA Welcomes 13 New Members | 3/10/2023

NEMA welcomes 13 companies into membership during its March meeting.

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​NEMA Names Boston Consulting Group as Campaign Partner for Supply Chain Resiliency | 3/10/2023

NEMA an American National Standards Institute-accredited Standards Developing Organization made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers, and scientists, has prioritized supply chain resilience as one of its three campaigns for 2023.

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National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Orgalim Sign Memorandum of Understanding | 3/10/2023

Arlington, Virginia and Brussels, Belgium - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the leading trade association of the electrical manufacturing industry in the United States, and Orgalim, the association representing Europe's technology industries, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their coordination in promoting the shared interests of their respective members in the United States and Europe.

January

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NEMA Applauds Bipartisan SHIP It Act | 1/25/2023

The SHIP IT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the pain points in the supply chain system, which has impacted the electroindustry's ability to get products to market in a timely and cost-effective manner.

September August July June May March January

September

eiMagazine-ArticleThumbnail-Eyes-on-Washington

NEMA-LED Coalition Presses for Permitting Reform to Accelerate Grid Modernization | 9/21/2023

Today, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), along with The Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Digital Climate Alliance, GridWise Alliance and National Association of State Energy Officials sent a letter to key Members of Congress requesting action on grid modernization.

Grid Efficiency, Security and Resiliency take Centerstage at 2023 Congressional GRID Innovation Expo hosted by NEMA and the GridWise Alliance | 9/20/2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act are bringing critical and unprecedented funding to modernize and secure our electrical grid,” said Debra Phillips, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association. 

STATEMENT: Debra Phillips, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association on Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act | 9/13/2023

“Manufacturers are committed to energy efficiency and have worked diligently to achieve 99.5% efficiency in distribution transformers. These transformers are highly customized and their availability is essential to the deployment of new investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to modernize and upgrade the electrical grid. They also allow new housing starts, and support resiliency during extreme weather events and load surges that are expected to accelerate over time. At time of record high demand and ongoing...

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND GRIDWISE ALLIANCE HOST 2023 CONGRESSIOINAL GRID INNOVATION EXPO | 9/11/2023

The products and companies at the center of the energy transition are set to be featured at the 2023 Congressional Grid Innovation Expo, hosted by The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and GridWise Alliance. This event will showcase the where and how these products will plug into NEMA’s Energy Transition Map.

August

NEMA Leads Coalition Pushing for Action from Biden Administration on Build America Buy America Requirements | 8/3/2023

Unclear domestic content rules are stalling implementation of clean energy projects funded by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS Act

July

NEMA Welcomes 12 New Member Companies | 7/13/2023

NEMA Executive Committee today approved the new membership of 12 companies. The members represent technologies ranging from energy storage, to electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the internet of things.

June

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Boosted by NEMA and ISA Partnership | 6/29/2023

NEMA and the International Society of Automation (ISA) announced a memorandum of understanding to promote cybersecurity standards and practices for operation technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), specifically the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

NEMA Unites Traffic Signal Controller Manufacturers for Discussion on Safety, Security, and Interoperability at IMSA 2023 | 6/15/2023

NEMA announced their participation at the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) 2023 Forum and Expo as a moderator for a panel discussion on the safety, security, and interoperability of traffic signal controllers

NEMA Announces Publication of the Role of Distribution Automation in the Energy Transition | 6/1/2023

Distribution Automation in the Energy Transition, NEMA US 800024 2022, has been developed to provide an overview of the drivers for the energy transition and how Distribution Automation has provided benefits to utilities across North America.

May

NEMA Leads Coalition to Call on President Biden to Convene Summit on Electrical Steel | 5/23/2023

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association along with a coalition of associations representing different portions of the electrical steel value chain, including home builders, electric utilities, automakers, and electrical workers today called on President Biden to convene an electrical steel summit to gather industry stakeholders to define solutions to current shortages and prepare for expected demand growth.

Department of Energy Issues Motor Efficiency Standards Based on Recommendations from Joint Stakeholders | 5/16/2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new energy efficiency standards for electric motors that will save businesses money and reduce planet-warming emissions.

NEMA Applauds Treasury Department for Updated Domestic Content Rules | 5/12/2023

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association commends the updated and clear guidance on the domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy projects and facilities that meet American manufacturing and sourcing requirements.

March

Members-ICON

NEMA Welcomes 13 New Members | 3/10/2023

NEMA welcomes 13 companies into membership during its March meeting.

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​NEMA Names Boston Consulting Group as Campaign Partner for Supply Chain Resiliency | 3/10/2023

NEMA an American National Standards Institute-accredited Standards Developing Organization made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers, and scientists, has prioritized supply chain resilience as one of its three campaigns for 2023.

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National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Orgalim Sign Memorandum of Understanding | 3/10/2023

Arlington, Virginia and Brussels, Belgium - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the leading trade association of the electrical manufacturing industry in the United States, and Orgalim, the association representing Europe's technology industries, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their coordination in promoting the shared interests of their respective members in the United States and Europe.

January

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NEMA Applauds Bipartisan SHIP It Act | 1/25/2023

The SHIP IT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the pain points in the supply chain system, which has impacted the electroindustry's ability to get products to market in a timely and cost-effective manner.

September August July June May March January

September

eiMagazine-ArticleThumbnail-Eyes-on-Washington

NEMA-LED Coalition Presses for Permitting Reform to Accelerate Grid Modernization | 9/21/2023

Today, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), along with The Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Digital Climate Alliance, GridWise Alliance and National Association of State Energy Officials sent a letter to key Members of Congress requesting action on grid modernization.

Grid Efficiency, Security and Resiliency take Centerstage at 2023 Congressional GRID Innovation Expo hosted by NEMA and the GridWise Alliance | 9/20/2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act are bringing critical and unprecedented funding to modernize and secure our electrical grid,” said Debra Phillips, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association. 

STATEMENT: Debra Phillips, President and CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association on Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act | 9/13/2023

“Manufacturers are committed to energy efficiency and have worked diligently to achieve 99.5% efficiency in distribution transformers. These transformers are highly customized and their availability is essential to the deployment of new investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to modernize and upgrade the electrical grid. They also allow new housing starts, and support resiliency during extreme weather events and load surges that are expected to accelerate over time. At time of record high demand and ongoing...

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND GRIDWISE ALLIANCE HOST 2023 CONGRESSIOINAL GRID INNOVATION EXPO | 9/11/2023

The products and companies at the center of the energy transition are set to be featured at the 2023 Congressional Grid Innovation Expo, hosted by The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and GridWise Alliance. This event will showcase the where and how these products will plug into NEMA’s Energy Transition Map.

August

NEMA Leads Coalition Pushing for Action from Biden Administration on Build America Buy America Requirements | 8/3/2023

Unclear domestic content rules are stalling implementation of clean energy projects funded by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS Act

July

NEMA Welcomes 12 New Member Companies | 7/13/2023

NEMA Executive Committee today approved the new membership of 12 companies. The members represent technologies ranging from energy storage, to electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the internet of things.

June

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Boosted by NEMA and ISA Partnership | 6/29/2023

NEMA and the International Society of Automation (ISA) announced a memorandum of understanding to promote cybersecurity standards and practices for operation technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), specifically the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

NEMA Unites Traffic Signal Controller Manufacturers for Discussion on Safety, Security, and Interoperability at IMSA 2023 | 6/15/2023

NEMA announced their participation at the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) 2023 Forum and Expo as a moderator for a panel discussion on the safety, security, and interoperability of traffic signal controllers

NEMA Announces Publication of the Role of Distribution Automation in the Energy Transition | 6/1/2023

Distribution Automation in the Energy Transition, NEMA US 800024 2022, has been developed to provide an overview of the drivers for the energy transition and how Distribution Automation has provided benefits to utilities across North America.

May

NEMA Leads Coalition to Call on President Biden to Convene Summit on Electrical Steel | 5/23/2023

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association along with a coalition of associations representing different portions of the electrical steel value chain, including home builders, electric utilities, automakers, and electrical workers today called on President Biden to convene an electrical steel summit to gather industry stakeholders to define solutions to current shortages and prepare for expected demand growth.

Department of Energy Issues Motor Efficiency Standards Based on Recommendations from Joint Stakeholders | 5/16/2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized new energy efficiency standards for electric motors that will save businesses money and reduce planet-warming emissions.

NEMA Applauds Treasury Department for Updated Domestic Content Rules | 5/12/2023

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association commends the updated and clear guidance on the domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy projects and facilities that meet American manufacturing and sourcing requirements.

March

Members-ICON

NEMA Welcomes 13 New Members | 3/10/2023

NEMA welcomes 13 companies into membership during its March meeting.

Breaking news thumbnail

​NEMA Names Boston Consulting Group as Campaign Partner for Supply Chain Resiliency | 3/10/2023

NEMA an American National Standards Institute-accredited Standards Developing Organization made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers, and scientists, has prioritized supply chain resilience as one of its three campaigns for 2023.

Breaking news thumbnail

National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Orgalim Sign Memorandum of Understanding | 3/10/2023

Arlington, Virginia and Brussels, Belgium - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the leading trade association of the electrical manufacturing industry in the United States, and Orgalim, the association representing Europe's technology industries, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their coordination in promoting the shared interests of their respective members in the United States and Europe.

January

newsThumbnail-Infrastructure-Bill

NEMA Applauds Bipartisan SHIP It Act | 1/25/2023

The SHIP IT Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the pain points in the supply chain system, which has impacted the electroindustry's ability to get products to market in a timely and cost-effective manner.