Staff discusses the negotiated rulemaking process for U.S. Department of Energy minimum energy conservation standards and the Appliance Standards and Rulemakings Advisory Committee (ASRAC) which advises the Secretary of Energy
about appliance energy efficiency rulemakings. NEMA Regulatory Training Module 2: DOE Regulatory Negotiated | *Members Only
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- March 29, 2022
- Steve Griffith
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NEMA’s Steve Griffith chats with ArentFox Schiff about the NEMA Automotive Components Council and what vehicle component manufacturers need to know given news of the latest investment in electric mobility for public transportation and the increasing role of the USMCA.Automotive Component Council
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- March 7, 2022
- Jonathan Stewart
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Guidance to help engineers draft comprehensive and clear purchasing specifications for capacitor banks. Roy W. Alexander is a life fellow of IEEE and Distinguished member of CIGRE. From 1972 – 2010 he was an engineer at PPL Electric Utilities
in various positions, from 1995 -2010 as Sr. Staff Engineer/Scientist. At PPL he was known as "Mr. capacitor" having been capacitor specialist from 1973 - 2010. Aside from numerous 69kV capacitor banks, Roy designed PPL's first
138 kV
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In this podcast, two NEMA Members describe some basic steps utilities can take to ensure that they are getting quality insulator products.
Suggested Purchase Specification Guidelines for High Voltage Insulators | High Voltage Insulator Toolkit
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Staff reviews the common paths and processes by which the U.S. Department of Energy conducts regulatory proceedings to establish and update test procedures and energy conservation Standards for covered products and appliances.NEMA Regulatory Training Module 1: Intro to DOE Regulatory Training |
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Members Only
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- July 14, 2021
- NEMA Communications
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Tod Moore from Trimble joins us to provide listeners with insights on today’s pre-construction workflow and how, when manufacturer data is used in a contractor estimate and 3D design model, those products are most likely to be procured.
For more information, check out this popular Trimble webinar, Placing Content in Front of Contractors from Estimating through Design and Procurement.
Sponsored by Trimble
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- June 29, 2021
- Jonathan Stewart
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Learn what different jurisdictions require when it comes to reporting SF6 emissions and how to tell whether you are required to comply.
For more information visit the SF6 & Alternatives Coalition website.
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- April 9, 2021
- Jonathan Stewart
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Hubbell Power Systems joined NEMA to explain surge arrester basic lightning impulse insulation level, or BIL, and clear up a common misconception about arrester vs system BIL.
Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org
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- December 4, 2020
- Jonathan Stewart
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NEMA published a Standard for guy strain insulators. The new Standard goes beyond NESC requirements to ensure interchangeability among brands and product integrity over time.High Voltage Insulator | High Voltage Insulator Toolkit
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- October 26, 2020
- Jonathan Stewart
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Jonathan Woodworth of ArresterWorks joins NEMA to discuss the new Line Surge Arrester Benefit Calculator that utilities can use to identify cost-savings that could be obtained by installing surge arresters on overhead lines.Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org
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- September 1, 2020
- Jonathan Stewart
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Learn about options for used SF6 and what is entailed in re-conditioning, recycling and destruction.For more information visit the SF6 & Alternatives Coalition website.
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- December 13, 2019
- NEMA Communications
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Learn about the new technical guidance documents that the NEMA Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section that provide information and easy-to-use checklists for evaluating the devices as well as present test results of devices in a real-world surge environment that shows all electrical products, sensors, and systems containing electronic components are at risk of suffering damage from electrical surges.
www.nemasurge.org
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- September 19, 2019
- NEMA Communications
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This podcast provides a brief overview of the NEMA publication Cable Tray Installation Guidelines VE-2. The main sections of this guide are highlighted and include storage, installation, maintenance, and type descriptions for cable trays. Additional information can be viewed at www.cabletrays.org.
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- September 13, 2019
- NEMA Communications
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Steve Brewer of NEMA Surge Arresters Section discusses why testing of Surge Arresters are important and essential for keeping the electrical grid operating efficiently.
Surge Arresters | www.nemaarresters.org
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- May 8, 2019
- NEMA Communications
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NEMA Government Relations VP discusses the benefits of Hill Days to communicate policy priorities through the voices of constituents from the home state or district.
Washington Watch
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- February 21, 2019
- NEMA Communications
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Denise Pappas of the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security and Emergency Communications Section discusses why building owners and other stakeholders need to adopt current Standards and codes to ensure the safety of building occupants.
Life Fire Safety
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- February 7, 2019
- NEMA Communications
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How is a two-party federal legislature affecting NEMA Members? New Vice President of Government Relations Phil Squair discusses areas of concern to NEMA including climate change and infrastructure.
Washington Watch
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- October 1, 2018
- NEMA Communications
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NEMA Industry Director Steve Griffith discusses the IoT Handbook which provides Members with actionable information related to the use of specific IoT protocols, communication technologies, and Standards within the commercial, industrial, and residential markets.
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- September 10, 2018
- NEMA Communications
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NEMA Industry Director Daniel Abbate explains the benefits of using low voltage surge protection devices to protect electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
NEMA Surge Protection Institute
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- August 15, 2018
- NEMA Communications
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NEMA Industry Director, Daniel Abbate, discusses the Steel Conduit and Electrical Metallic Tubing Section and its activities. He explains the different types of steel conduit as well as safety benefits of installing this material.
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