NEMA 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.gifhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rssen-us13 Feb 2026 12:10:46 CSThttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=C850BE79-647C-4AEB-B0FB-4C79181ABFC2&copyId=E214FCC6-F4ED-42A7-8542-CD3711E1A8FDhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=C850BE79-647C-4AEB-B0FB-4C79181ABFC2&copyId=E214FCC6-F4ED-42A7-8542-CD3711E1A8FDData centers can improve safety and reliability and provide grid benefits by adopting standardized electrical 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