NEMA SmartBriefNEMA SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter designed specifically for key decision makers in the electrical supply chain. &nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema/index.jsp?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rsshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifNEMA SmartBriefhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rssen-us10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTUtilities strain to balance data centers, clean energyhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=62E8106D-524E-4FC4-9642-C7660FFF5E9Chttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=62E8106D-524E-4FC4-9642-C7660FFF5E9CUtilities across the US are searching for ways to meet clean energy goals as electricity demand from AI data centers surges.  -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTTop StoryCalif. ISO suggests $7B in grid upgrades for demand surgehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=727061D9-85EE-4EF8-A7D5-575B0C229482https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=727061D9-85EE-4EF8-A7D5-575B0C229482The California Independent System Operator unveiled a transmission upgrade plan recommending 38 projects over the next decade -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTGrid ResilienceIdaho Power posts new record for reliability, outage ratehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=81D7F0A7-1325-4B88-BA61-286F1C385CA0https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=81D7F0A7-1325-4B88-BA61-286F1C385CA0Idaho Power achieved its highest reliability on record last year, with customers averaging just 1.04 outages -- the lowest ra -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTGrid ResilienceERCOT mulls incentives for data centers amid demand surgehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=17675AA9-5224-4C86-8D21-0ED41D772996https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=17675AA9-5224-4C86-8D21-0ED41D772996The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is considering a proposal to incentivize data centers to either bring their own pow -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTGrid ResilienceSavion, Ares JV launches Midwest solar operationshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=713B1FD9-6932-43BE-B9CA-82184E20E818https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=713B1FD9-6932-43BE-B9CA-82184E20E818Tango Holdings, a joint venture between Savion Equity and Ares Infrastructure Opportunities, started commercial operations at -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTGrid ResilienceVa. bill aims to boost grid efficiency, data transparencyhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=0B9A8EA5-EF3B-464F-9F9A-4B989972967Ehttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=0B9A8EA5-EF3B-464F-9F9A-4B989972967EVirginia lawmakers are set to require vertically integrated utilities, Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power, to provide deta -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTPolicy WatchUtilities ask FERC to halt competitive transmission biddinghttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=391BBE7E-6B5B-41F8-97F6-931D13C65DFFhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=391BBE7E-6B5B-41F8-97F6-931D13C65DFFUtilities, including Entergy and Xcel Energy, have filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, arguing t -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTPolicy WatchManufacturers train workers to maximize AI potentialhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=6DFD1A86-3ECB-4C03-8018-B9BE36A064B0https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=6DFD1A86-3ECB-4C03-8018-B9BE36A064B0Manufacturers are increasingly integrating AI into operations, but workforce readiness is lagging.  -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTStandards & TechnologyCyberattacks will be next major supply chain disruptionhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=89E2B0B8-B79E-4102-A396-E961863EDA5Ahttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=89E2B0B8-B79E-4102-A396-E961863EDA5ACyberattacks are expected to be the next major disruption to supply chains, surpassing issues such as shortages, writes Sam P -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTCybersecurityBuilding gas plants could bring financial risks for utilitieshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=CB410D9A-F7F3-4160-88F4-51C215E890A4https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=CB410D9A-F7F3-4160-88F4-51C215E890A4Plans for up to 133 gigawatts of gas-fired power plants in the US overlook significant financial risks, according to the Inst -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTBusiness & Market TrendsAI transforms supply chains into adaptive systemshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=CBB13D22-2F5C-4AA8-9BD9-9F5D08A254B3https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=CBB13D22-2F5C-4AA8-9BD9-9F5D08A254B3AI is revolutionizing supply chains by shifting operations from rigid, rule-based systems to adaptive, data-driven networks,  -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTBusiness & Market TrendsNEMA News Bannerhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=A7191EE4-62D3-4227-977A-62BF94A03CF9https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=A7191EE4-62D3-4227-977A-62BF94A03CF9]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTNEMA NewsNEMA Workforce Development Initiativeshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=9408C8C6-0648-4AAE-953E-57AE5A7F3842https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=9408C8C6-0648-4AAE-953E-57AE5A7F3842As the electroindustry expands to meet the demands of an electric powered future, attracting, training, and retaining a skill -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTNEMA NewsNEMA Academy -- Online Learning Platformhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=F3E7CA99-21B2-43D9-9CA2-E0CD64A39D76https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=F3E7CA99-21B2-43D9-9CA2-E0CD64A39D76NEMA Academy is an online learning platform to enhance technical training and workforce development in the electroindustry.  -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTNEMA NewsAccess NEMA Standardshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=8FDEE239-932C-4054-80DC-BB81D070DA2Chttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=8FDEE239-932C-4054-80DC-BB81D070DA2CNEMA's library of 800+ industry standards helps to optimize performance, reduce costs and ensure compliance.  -More- ]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTNEMA NewsWho Said It? There is an instinct in our species to tell stories. It's a way of explaining the universe and explaining our world.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=42DD445C-B740-41D4-BBE5-E9B663BA6627https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=A94DA60E-CC6D-42B5-A0D4-BD164227ADDE&copyId=42DD445C-B740-41D4-BBE5-E9B663BA6627Christina Koch or Joyce Carol Oates Check your answer here.]]>10 Apr 2026 11:14:13 CDTSmartQuote