Arlington, Va. — The United States is the epicenter of global AI research and development, and the hyperscale data centers powering our dominance are consuming vast amounts of electricity. NEMA’s newest standard helps meet this challenge by establishing clear performance expectations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to assist data center developers and other end users in making informed decisions about which BESS products to deploy to improve reliability and resilience and power economic development.


The BESS Testing...

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TESCO Metering has long been a trusted name in the metering industry. In 2024, the company celebrated its 100th year and earned NEMA’s Illuminations Award for its ongoing contributions to NEMA standards...

Data centers—whether enabling edge computing or supporting hyperscale applications—are the backbone of our digital economy, powering AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing. However, their...

Arlington, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) launched a new guideline that establishes clear performance standards for microgrid control systems to ensure they work efficiently and reliably and promote the overall integration of renewable energy sources into power grids.

The Microgrid Control Systems Performance Standard outlines the performance capabilities of microgrid control systems to detail general requirements and performance criteria. The standard covers aspects of microgrid control systems, including control hierarchy, components, and network architecture, and includes key...

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NEMA, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), and Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME)today issued the following statement in support of free trade in electrical industry goods between Canada, Mexico, and the United States: 

"The North American electrical industry powers the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The electrical industry provides products and services that are essential in developing national infrastructure, increasing manufacturing competitiveness, supporting more efficient use of our energy resources, enhancing economy-wide resilience, and driving leadership in next-generation mobility.


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