Organizations
Producers of technical standards and other electrical associations.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States.
https://www.ansi.org/
ASTM International
Develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.
https://www.astm.org/
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
EPRI is an American independent, nonprofit organization that conducts research and development related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity.
https://www.epri.com/
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is the trusted voice for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.
https://www.ieee.org/
Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)
Professional organization dedicated to developing cable standards for electric power, control, and telecommunications industries.
https://www.icea.net/
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
IAEI is a not-for-profit professional trade association committed to public safety from electrical hazards by providing expert, unbiased leadership in electrical code and standards development and premier education and certification for electrical professionals.
https://www.iaei.org/
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
The IBEW represents approximately 775,000 active members and retirees who work in a wide variety of fields, including utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.
http://www.ibew.org/
InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
NETA Standards assure all tested electrical equipment and systems supplied by either contractor or owner are operational and within applicable standards and manufacturer’s published tolerances and are installed in accordance with design specifications.
https://www.netaworld.org/
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 167 national standards bodies.
https://www.iso.org/
Intertek
For more than 100 years, Intertek has guided its clients through the challenges of product certification, including programs of ongoing factory inspections, making the process faster, simpler and more efficient.
https://www.intertek.com/marks/etl/
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
NECA contractors set the standard for traditional and integrated electrical systems and lead the industry in the practical application of new technologies.
https://www.necanet.org/
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Founded in 1926, NEMA is an ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization made up of business leaders, electrical experts, engineers, scientists, and technicians.
https://www.nema.org/
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering our mission. Our mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion.
https://www.nfpa.org/
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
NICET is the Global leader in providing recognition of qualified technology professionals who reliably apply engineering principles and practices for the benefit and safety of the public.
https://www.nicet.org/
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
NERC promotes the reliability and adequacy of bulk power transmission in the electric utility systems of North America.
https://www.nerc.com/
Professional Electrical Apparatus Reconditioning League (PEARL)
Dedicated to developing, advancing and promoting safe electrical equipment recovery practices.
https://pearl1.org/
The ElectroMechanical Authority (EASA)
EASA is an international trade organization of more than 1,700 electromechanical sales and service firms in nearly 70 countries. Our members sell and service industrial electric motors and related rotating apparatus such as generators, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes and blowers.
https://easa.com/
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
As a global safety science leader, UL helps companies to demonstrate safety, enhance sustainability, strengthen security, deliver quality, manage risk and achieve regulatory compliance.
https://www.ul.com/
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