About NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is the international leader
in the development and promotion of technologies, standards and solutions that drive
innovation, efficiency and safety throughout the electrical industry and the energy
economy.
NEMA’s member manufacturers, covering 50+ industry sectors, make electrical
products that lead to more intelligent energy use and less waste, including a smarter
electric grid, high performance buildings in the commercial sector, smart homes in the
residential sector, factory automation and control in the industrial sector, and
intelligent transportation systems. NEMA manufacturers support more than a million
jobs and operate more than 7,300 facilities across the United States with domestic
production that exceeds $100 billion and exports over $30 billion.
For more than 80 years, NEMA has been the preeminent source of expertise about
how electrical products can reduce energy use and costs, promote economic growth,
provide consumer comfort and contribute to our nation’s energy security.
As the voice for the electrical industry, NEMA’s focus areas include:
 The development of internationally-recognized technical standards that ensure
electrical products are consistent, safe, perform predictably, and are
environmentally sound across geographic borders and technical applications
 Advocacy on policy and regulatory issues that drive adoption of technologies that
improve energy efficiency, improve the safety and reliability of our electrical
infrastructure, and contribute to ongoing innovation in support of our nation’s
energy needs and security.
 Providing education and support for NEMA members and industry stakeholders
through trainings, events, and the collection, analysis, and dissemination of
industry data.
From power plant to power plug, NEMA’s 400 member companies have been at the
center of a rapidly changing electrical industry that has transformed our lives in little
over a century. They continue forward with a commitment to provide people and
businesses around the world with new ways to save energy, ensure safety, and
improve quality of life.
Did You Know?
 NEMA Members include industry
leaders and innovative small
businesses that manufacture
products used in the generation,
transmission and distribution,
control, and end-use of
electricity.
 NEMA promotes safety,
innovation, interoperability,
environment, and market
enhancement through advocacy,
business information, and
standards for products, systems,
and technologies.
 NEMA publishes over 600
standards, application guides,
white papers, and technical
papers.
 NEMA responds to codes and
standards proposals of other
organizations in the U.S. and
around the world, facilitating the
development of international and
North American harmonized
standards.
 NEMA was named in the Energy
Independence and Security Act
of 2007 to work with federal
agencies on efforts to enhance
the efficiency, sustainability, and
security of the electricity grid. As
part of this, NEMA has been
instrumental in the Smart Grid
Interoperability Panel (SGIP) and
the National Institute of
Standards and Technology
(NIST) Smart Grid Federal
Advisory Committee.