Article #3900 - NEMA
NEMA provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products. The organization has also made numerous contributions to the electrical industry by shaping public policy development and operating as a central confidential agency for gathering, compiling, and analyzing market statistics and economics data.
With regard to control and communication, NEMA is responsable for the ANSIC12 series of standards, covering both electricity metering equipment and communication protocols for electricity meters.
NEMA, National Electrical Manufacturers Association
| NEMA, National Electrical Manufacturers Association | |
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| Overview |
NEMA is the leading trade association in the U.S. representing the interests of electroindustry manufacturers of products used in the generation, transmission and distribution, control, and end-use of electricity. |
| Significance for GridWise™ | Average |
| Industry Sector(s) | Electrical-Power |
| Geopolitical Reach | US |
| Type of Standards Body | ANSI Accredited SDO |
| Relevant Standards and Work Groups |
ASC C12 (Meter Mounting Equipment):
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| Design Center |
Performance standards for electrical equipment. The development and maintenance of American National Standards for connectors for electrical utility transmission, overhead and underground distributions and substations. |
| Interrelations | ANSI, USNC Technical Advisor to IEC |
| Contact Information | NEMA, National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
| Overall Implications for Gridwise |
Communicating with electrical equipment manufacturers and developers. |