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-us05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTTexas leverages battery storage to weather winter stormhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=87846528-4DF8-4385-8EDB-422E20610B36https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=87846528-4DF8-4385-8EDB-422E20610B36Texas's grid resilience has been bolstered by a significant increase in battery storage, which proved crucial during a recent -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTTop StoryProposal eyes private electricity networks for large usershttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=72A08F95-938E-43E3-9FA3-C751F9173173https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=72A08F95-938E-43E3-9FA3-C751F9173173Consumer-regulated electricity networks are gaining traction as a potential way to address rapid increases in power demand wi -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTGrid ResiliencePJM faces $178B decision on energy mix, grid reliabilityhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=F5CCF0DB-7194-4615-A6BC-528F8D9B1E45https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=F5CCF0DB-7194-4615-A6BC-528F8D9B1E45PJM Interconnection faces a critical decision on how to address resource adequacy and interconnection issues, with a Synapse  -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTGrid ResilienceMich. regulators eye more public input in transmission sitinghttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=B19E040B-5807-4F54-BF33-17BC4C0160D4https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=B19E040B-5807-4F54-BF33-17BC4C0160D4The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved guidelines to enhance public engagement in the siting of high-voltage tra -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTGrid ResilienceCalifornia seeks to align energy use with daytime surpluseshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=DB71033E-338E-4C94-94C0-9370C4083C5Dhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=DB71033E-338E-4C94-94C0-9370C4083C5DCalifornia utilities are working to address the issue of surplus solar power during the day and insufficient supply at night  -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTGrid ResilienceUS explores critical mineral price floorshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=358D8C8B-E7F1-431E-9D46-FEA0703AFD73https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=358D8C8B-E7F1-431E-9D46-FEA0703AFD73The US is developing plans with Mexico, the European Union and Japan to set minimum prices and coordinate stockpiles for crit -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTPolicy WatchWhy US car companies may shift to giant battery productionhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=805E1C95-C47D-4B3D-8715-48E686D8A920https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=805E1C95-C47D-4B3D-8715-48E686D8A920Electric vehicle demand in the US has eroded following the elimination of government tax credits and other factors, leaving a -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTBusiness & Market TrendsAnalysis: US electric rate increases align with inflationhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=169CA3D9-25A5-43F9-839E-B0B4C6359819https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=169CA3D9-25A5-43F9-839E-B0B4C6359819US electricity rates have tracked closely with inflation rather than rising sharply in recent years, according to Charles Riv -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTBusiness & Market TrendsNEMA News Bannerhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=A7191EE4-62D3-4227-977A-62BF94A03CF9https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=A7191EE4-62D3-4227-977A-62BF94A03CF9]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTNEMA NewsNEMA Workforce Development Initiativeshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=9408C8C6-0648-4AAE-953E-57AE5A7F3842https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&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- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTNEMA NewsEnergy Efficiency In Electric Motorshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=BBEDCD06-5263-4588-B53F-22E93FFB8A39https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=BBEDCD06-5263-4588-B53F-22E93FFB8A39NEMA Premium is a leading industry initiative that promotes greater energy efficiency across industrial, commercial, and i -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTNEMA NewsAccess NEMA Standardshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=11825A0B-8564-480F-8BBE-F08D536EFF64https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=11825A0B-8564-480F-8BBE-F08D536EFF64NEMA's library of 700+ industry standards helps to optimize performance, reduce costs and ensure compliance.  -More- ]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTNEMA NewsI know there's still a chance, and as long as there's a chance, I will try.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=CAA3CE01-FDE6-42C9-BAEC-611BE32519BFhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=D437C150-3D0C-4205-A6D4-571F1CF1E3F2&copyId=CAA3CE01-FDE6-42C9-BAEC-611BE32519BFLindsey Vonn, alpine ski racer]]>05 Feb 2026 11:06:42 CSTSmartQuote