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The Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers www.nema.org January 2011 Vol. 16 No. 1

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n Proximity Sensor Performance in Welding Environment

n Cost Effectiveness in HAN Communication

n RILA Update —Retailers Promote Flawed Standard

n NEMA Mexico Office Sets 2011 Agenda

Power Management,

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Controls, and CommunicationControls, and Communication

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FEATURES:

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• SFI certified products come from North American forests managed to rigorous environmental standards.

• SFI standards conserve biodiversity and protect soil and water quality, as well as wildlife habitats.

• SFI forests are audited by independent experts to ensure proper adherence to the SFI Standard.

• SFI participants also plant more than 650 million trees each year to keep these forests thriving.

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electroindustry (ISSN 1066-2464) is published monthly by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 N. 17th Street, Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209; 703.841.3200. FAX: 703.841.5900. Periodicals postage paid at Rosslyn, VA, and York, PA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NEMA, 1300 N. 17th Street, Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209. The opinions or views expressed in electroindustry do not necessarily reflect the positions of NEMA or any of its subdivisions.

electroindustryPublisher | Richard Talley

Managing Editor / Editor in Chief | Pat WalshContributing Editors | Andrea Goodwin

William E. Green III

Economic Spotlight | Timothy GillStandards | Al Scolnik

Washington Report | Kyle PitsorArt Director | Jennifer Tillmann

Media Sales Team Leader | Stephanie Bunsick

NOTES:

DEPARTMENTS:Washington Report ........................................4

NEMA-Backed Federal Buildings Act Becomes Law .....4

OSHA Interprets Noise Exposure Standards to Require Certain Controls ................................................4

MITA Reports that FDA Clears Manufacturers ...............5

Consumer Product Safety: 2011 Outlook ......................5

NEMA Recognized by Department of Commerce on Export Initiative .........................................................5

Electroindustry News ................................... 12

Deco Lighting Lights the Way at Governors’ Climate Summit ..........................................................12

Energy Aware for Programmable Thermostats Takes Off .......................................................................13

Heating Things Up at the Office ...................................14

TRC and HARDI to Increase Recovery of Mercury Thermostats ...................................................14

Clear Communication—A Win, Win, Win at Ports ..................................................................15

NEMA Members Retain Positions on Interoperability Panel Governing Board ......................16

Lisa FitzGibbon Named Woman of the Year ................16

Code Actions/Standardization Trends ............ 17

RILA Update—BEWARE: Retailers Continue to Promote Flawed Factory Audit Standard ...............17

Two New Field Representative Services Come Online.................................................................18

Agricultural Industry Falls Behind in Electrical Safety ...........................................................19

NEMA Members Begin New Portable Traffic Signal Specification ..........................................20

Tamper-Resistant Outlet Requirement Included in New York State Building Codes ................20

International Roundup ................................ 21

NEMA Mexico Office Sets 2011 Agenda .....................21

NEMA to Host International Motor & Drive Conference ...........................................22

NEMA Reports on Motor Efficiency at UN Conference in Honduras ...............................................22

NEMA Welcomes Path-Opening Deal for U.S.- Korea Free Trade Agreement ...............................23

Critical Materials Hang in the Global Balance for Many Technologies .................................................24

Economic Spotlight ...................................... 25

Indexes for Current and Future North American Business Conditions Close 2010 on Upswing ......... 25

NEMA Officers ................................................................2

Comments from the C-Suite ..........................................2

View from the Top ..........................................................3

Enhancing Proximity Sensor Performance in the Welding Environment ...........................6

GE Study—ZigBee More Cost Effective and Efficient than Wi-Fi for Home Area Network Communication ...............................9

Did You Know...NEMA supports the advanced battery industry and will use the results in the recently published report of the Advanced Batteries Café to outline actions that need to be taken.

Learn more at www.nema.org/batteryCafe

COMMENTS FROM THE C-SUITEOfficers

ChairmanDavid J. FitzGibbon Vice Chairman & CEO ILSCO Corporation

First Vice ChairmanDominic J. Pileggi Chairman of the Board & CEO Thomas & Betts Corporation

Second Vice ChairmanJohn Selldorff President & CEO Legrand North America

TreasurerMichael Petras President & CEO GE Lighting & Industrial

Immediate Past ChairmanCharlie Jerabek Vice Chairman OSrAm Sylvania

President & CEOEvan R. Gaddis

SecretaryClark R. Silcox

2 NEMA electroindustry • January 2011

Evan R. GaddisPresident and CEO

As we enter the new year, we do so with great zeal.

With this month’s theme of power management, I am prompted to think of the power of consensus and common direction—a hallmark of our industries. I can’t help but be optimistic as I look to 2011 and beyond.

As we begin the year, NEMA is well positioned to build on the momentum created by key successes in 2010.

For example:

• The recently enacted Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 instructs the General Services Administration (GSA) to develop core competencies for federal building managers. It includes provisions advocated by our High Performance Buildings Council, which is now exploring ways it can partner with GSA and other federal departments to help the government improve energy efficiency of federal buildings and set an example of effective energy management .

• Vids for Grids (V4G): New Media for the New Energy Workforce is one of 54 Smart Grid workforce training programs being funded by the Department of Energy. A 12-part series of 10-minute videos will demonstrate Smart Grid equipment, explain electrical engineering concepts, and portray careers in electrical manufacturing. The videos will eventually be available on YouTube and will demonstrate a best practice in integrating new media into engineering core curricula.

• Members of the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) have led the way on medical radiation safety in 2010 with additional radiation reduction technologies, new safety protocols to further reduce medical errors, and enhanced training efforts. In addition, after a year-long investigation into medical radiation exposure, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that manufacturers were not at fault for radiation events that were reported at several hospitals. MITA efforts, despite no wrongdoing on the part of industry, demonstrate powerful leadership on behalf of members

As NEMA works on domestic and international fronts to provide a level playing field for members to market their products, we are an effective force for change that benefits everyone. Be it reduced carbon emissions, a more reliable electrical grid, or further enhancing the safety of medical imaging technology, we are powered up.

Happy New Year. ei

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View from the Top

Ű Meeting Today’s Challenges with Strategic Power ManagementThomas Gross, Vice Chairman & CEO—Electrical Sector, Eaton Corporation

The world’s demand for power is growing every day while resources are diminishing. In the next 20 years, the world’s demand for energy is projected to double. At the

same time, businesses are demanding solutions delivering increased uptime and extended equipment life, all while keeping their personnel and resources safe.

Strategic power management gives organizations a significant advantage—saving energy and costs, improving sustainability, and making businesses more socially conscious.

Developing new technologies and solutions, providing real-time data, and more easily integrating alternative and renewable energy sources with our power grid will help us meet today’s energy challenges.

With new funding initiatives and incentives, there is a tremendous opportunity for public and private sector organizations to make a real difference in sustainability and true energy efficiency.

The energy industry is undergoing a significant transformation. With oil prices rising and focus shifting to more local power generation, businesses and consumers are looking for ways to be more engaged and efficient. Knowing where and when you consume the most

energy is critical to implementing a strategic approach to power management. With new technologies in metering and monitoring, the flow of information allows users to prioritize energy reduction efforts and make real-time adjustments, like the shedding of non-critical loads or shifting loads to an off-peak rate period.

A true energy management program is a continual improvement process involving measurement of real-time consumption, analysis, and implementation of programs to reduce usage and cost.

There is certainly a growing emphasis on green buildings, power metering, and energy efficiency. Solar power is central to this trend. With new technologies and a focus on sustainability, solar energy has been at the top of the list of important innovations that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also factoring into efforts to develop and implement Smart Grid, which will result in significant enhancements in power quality, reliability, and safety in all major sectors of the economy—residential, commercial, and utility.

As more businesses and institutions consider incorporating energy-efficient technologies and design methods into new buildings and expansion projects, they’ll need to look to partner with manufacturers to assist them throughout the lifecycle of their facilities. Available services range from exploratory energy engineering and consulting, commissioning services for new and existing buildings, high performance green building design, and advanced project implementation capabilities.

Often, the power system is a disparate collection of equipment that does not always work in harmony to deliver the optimal level of reliability, safety, or operating costs. Because an enterprise’s power system changes as a business evolves, it can become more complicated, inefficient, and difficult to manage over time—even as expectations for performance, efficiency, and cost effectiveness rise.

Eaton believes that a company can achieve a competitive advantage through the proactive management of the power system as a strategic, integrated asset throughout its lifecycle. Broad solutions offered include distribution, control, and power quality equipment; full-scale engineering services; and information management systems that are designed and manufactured to work together to produce powerful benefits. ei

Knowing where and when you

consume the most energy

is critical to implementing a

strategic approach to power

management.


Washington Report

Ű NEMA-Backed Federal Buildings Act Becomes LawS 3250 Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 (FBPTA), which includes provisions advocated by NEMA’s government relations team on behalf of the High Performance Buildings Council (HPBC), was signed into law December 14.

Initially passed by the Senate in July and then by the House of Representatives in December, FBPTA instructs the General Services Administration (GSA) to develop core competencies for federal building managers to ensure that the buildings are safely maintained and operated at maximum performance levels.

NEMA President and CEO Evan R. Gaddis praised the legislative effort.

“Representatives Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Judy Biggert (R-IL), along with Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Susan Collins (R-ME), have been instrumental in advocating this legislation and ensuring that GSA has the needed tools

and understanding to properly run and maintain more than 500,000 federal buildings under its purview,” he said. “We thank them for their leadership and vision in this legislation.”

NEMA was involved in shaping the legislation and will be working with GSA to develop the appropriate core competencies for federal building managers.

A study by the International Facility Management Association indicates that for every dollar spent on facility management training, organizations claim an average $3.95 savings. FBPTA will require GSA to identify core competencies necessary for federal personnel to maintain federal buildings in a manner consistent with industry best practices. GSA will work with private industry and higher education institutions to ensure that personnel meet those requirements.

Research done in 2010 by HPBC indicates that significant energy savings, electrical safety, and proficiencies in electrical maintenance can be realized through the proper acquisition, installation, and appropriate use of electrical energy management solutions that are widely available in today’s marketplace. HPBC is undertaking a task to explore training expectations with GSA and other federal departments in order to determine how to best leverage member strengths in this area to the benefit of the industry and the taxpayer.

A copy of the bill can be found at www.nema.org/S.3250.pdf. ei

Justin Neumann, Government Relations Manager |

[email protected]

Jim Lewis, Manager, High Performance Buildings and Industrial

Energy Efficiency | [email protected]

Ű OSHA Interprets Noise Exposure Standards to Require Certain ControlsThe U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued notice in the Federal Register that it is changing how it interprets and enforces existing regulations to control noise exposure in workplaces.

OSHA’s General Industry and Construction Occupational Noise Exposure standards require employers to use “feasible administrative or engineering controls” to reduce noise to acceptable levels. Administrative controls include “modifications of work assignments to reduce employees’ exposure to noise, such as rotating employees so that they work in noise areas for a short time.” Engineering controls include “modifications to plant, equipment, processes or materials that reduce the sound intensity at the source, by substituting quieter machines and processes, or by isolating the machine or its operator.”

However, OSHA generally has refrained from issuing citations for failure to implement such controls unless (1) noise levels are so high (bordering on 100 dBA when the most effective hearing protections are used) that hearing protection alone will not reliably reduce noise; or (2) the costs of such controls are less than the cost of an effective hearing conservation program.

Since effective administrative and engineering controls always cost more than hearing conservation programs, OSHA contends it is difficult to enforce existing law. In its October 19 notice of interpretation, OSHA indicated that it will now interpret “feasible” as meaning “capable of being done,” regardless of costs or benefits. OSHA proposes to consider such controls “economically feasible under the noise standards when the cost of these controls will not

threaten the cited employer’s ability to stay in business” (FR at 64219). As such, OSHA will change its enforcement policy to authorize the issuance of citations for failing to use such controls.

Under the proposed interpretation, personal protection equipment, such as earplugs or earmuffs, will supplement, not substitute for, administrative or engineering controls. Employers may need to modify their operations to comply fully with the regulations, resulting in additional costs to business.

NEMA is working with other industry trade associations to implore OSHA to continue evaluating the costs and benefits associated with the change of interpretation. ei

Sarah Owen, Government Relations Manager | [email protected]


Ű NEMA Recognized by Department of Commerce on Export Initiative

Ű Consumer Product Safety: 2011 OutlookThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted on November 24 to finalize a rule establishing a Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database, mandated by Congress as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA).

The rule was approved on a 3-2 party line vote, with Commissioners Nancy Nord and Anne Northup voting against the rule after their attempts to make changes proved unsuccessful. They had sought to limit the categories of submitters allowed

to enter reports of harm and to guarantee that CPSC wouldn’t publish reports in the database until determinations regarding any claims of “materially inaccurate information” were completed. The database is scheduled to “go live” at SaferProducts.gov in March 2011.

Looking ahead to 2011, CPSC will work to implement the database and other rules resulting from passage of CPSIA. The commission likely will face greater scrutiny by Congress, particularly in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. In addition to oversight

of CPSC’s activities, statutory corrections to CPSIA are possible.

NEMA continues to assess how CPSC actions impact manufacturers of electrical products and welcomes feedback from its members on challenges encountered with the database and other CPSC regulatory initiatives. NEMA also actively participates in an industry coalition that will advocate for legislative reforms of CPSIA in the 112th Congress. ei

Sarah Owen, Government Relations Manager | [email protected]

NEMA was selected as one of only three organizations to provide hands-on support for the “Partnering to Double Exports” event held on Capitol Hill in December.

Hosted by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke, the Department of Commerce event provided higher visibility to the administration’s National Export Initiative, the goal of which is to double exports within five years.

The program featured opening remarks by the hosts, then focused

on Commerce’s Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), a successful partnership program between Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the private sector. Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Nicole Lamb-Hale moderated presentations by three organizations (cooperators) that provided first-person accounts of their programs.

In the history of the MDCP, NEMA is the only organization to have won four different awards. The objective of all the projects is to boost exports of NEMA members by a variety of means,

including opening up overseas offices (Beijing and Mexico City), organizing and conducting capacity building events, and working with standards development organizations to introduce and maintain standards that permit market access by NEMA members.

For the upcoming fiscal year, the Obama administration is seeking a sizable increase in funding from Congress, from a typical $2 million to $15 million, emphasizing the success of the MDCP in boosting exports across the world. ei

Gene Eckhart, Director of International Trade | [email protected]

Ű MITA Reports that FDA Clears ManufacturersIn a report released November 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated plainly that manufacturers were not at fault for radiation events at several hospitals, finding “no violations of FDA laws and regulations” by manufacturers. This followed a yearlong investigation into medical radiation exposure.

In addition, the agency also provided a letter to MITA and its members that highlights key findings and methods to further enhance CT safety, incorporating

into their recommendations a feature of the MITA CT Dose Check Initiative, which was published in 2010.

MITA supports FDA’s advocacy for appropriate use and careful optimization of radiation dose used during each scan. Together with its members, MITA continues to be committed to quality care and patient safety and looks forward to continuing its work with FDA on MITA’s CT Dose Check Initiative and FDA’s recommendations.

As FDA noted in its report, the shared goal is that “each patient should get the right imaging exam, at the right time, with the right radiation dose.”

The complete report can be found at www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm185898.htm. ei

Dave Fisher, Executive Director of MITA and Vice President of NEMA |

[email protected]


Some of the harshest environments for sensors in the automotive

industry are created by the automated welding processes of frame

and body assembly. The high currents used at the point of welding

create strong electromagnetic fields that interfere with the operation

of standard inductive sensors. Impact with the target can damage the

sensor face. And all equipment near the workpiece is inundated by flying

weld slag—a byproduct of the welding operation that can cause a

sensor to fail after just a few hours of use.

Enhancing Proximity Sensor Performance in the Welding Environment

Roberto Santos, Senior Mechanical Development Engineer, Rockwell Automation


POwER MANAgEMENT, CONTROlS, AND COMMUNICATION

The introduction of weld field immunity (WFI) was a quantum leap forward in improving inductive sensor performance in weld cells. Through design of specialized coil windings and control circuitry, sensors could be built to be impervious to the magnetic fields typically found in automotive applications. Extended sensing range technology has also proved helpful in reducing risk of impact by allowing the sensor to be mounted farther from the workpiece.

These electrical enhancements have proven to be so effective that sensor design engineers are now turning their attention to the development of mechanical improvements that address the two leading causes of sensor failure: impact and weld slag accumulation. This article focuses on physical improvements developed specifically for automotive welding applications.

Weld Slag and its Effect on Inductive Proximity Sensors OperationWeld slag is made up of small, high-temperature, high-velocity metallic particles that are released during resistance welding. Since inductive proximity sensors are used extensively to position metal automobile components accurately for welding, they are often in the direct path of the expelled slag.

Traditional sensor face materials have proven inadequate in meeting the demanding requirements of harsh welding environments. Many conventional inductive proximity sensors (IPS) have a sensor face that is made of either a thermoplastic material or a thermoset material. The high temperature of weld slag particles will cause thermoplastic materials to melt, allowing the metallic particles to become embedded within or even burn through the sensor face. The high velocity of these particles will cause thermoset materials to quickly become pitted by continuous abrasive impact. This results in the micro-mechanical retention of the particles, which only serves to attract more weld slag.

With either material, prolonged exposure to these conditions will result in a layer of weld slag forming on the sensor face of the IPS. The metallic content of the slag is then detected by the sensor, causing it to “lock on.” In other words, the sensor acts as if a metal target is constantly present, even though the desired target may not be anywhere nearby.

Inductive proximity sensors that lock on are a constant irritant and require maintenance personnel to either replace sensors frequently or manually scrape the weld slag buildup from the sensor face. The latter is a temporary solution that only lasts until the sensor face becomes coated with slag again. The scraping process also increases the probability that the sensor will be damaged.

After nearly 20 times longer exposure in an identical welding application, the sensor on the left—featuring an anti-slag coating on the sensing face—exhibits far less slag buildup than its counterpart on the right. Photo courtesy Rockwell Automation

Automobile production suffers as a result of the sensor’s inability to operate reliably for long periods of time in the harsh welding environment, and the costs incurred through frequent component replacement have driven the automotive industry to demand improved sensor performance.

There are three main approaches for the prevention of impact damage and weld slag buildup on a sensor:

• alternate construction materials

• protective coatings

• specialized protective accessories and mounting hardware

AltERnAtE MAtERiAlSInductive sensors in weld cells are generally cylindrical or cube-style. Historically, cylindrical sensors were housed in either nickel-plated brass with a plastic face or in a complete stainless steel package; cube-style sensors were generally housed in plastic. None of these materials proved successful in weld cell applications as both the brass and stainless steel housings were extremely susceptible to slag adherence, while standard plastic was easily melted and burned through. The poor performance of these “standard” sensors in automotive welding applications led to the investigation and introduction of alternate materials.


Life expectancy for a proximity sensor using alternate construction materials, such as this one with copper barrel and anti-slag coating on the sensor face, is three times greater than that of traditional proximity sensors for welding environments. Photo courtesy Rockwell Automation

The shortcomings of PTFE coating have led to the development of composite coatings consisting of resin materials reinforced with particles. The combination exhibits enhanced material properties that the constituent materials cannot achieve by themselves. The coatings designed specifically for use on sensors in weld cell applications optimize heat, abrasion, and weld slag resistance. They also offer improved impact resistance without the brittleness of ceramics. And in the event that slag must be removed from the sensor, the composite will remain, allowing for repeated removal of slag as necessary without requiring sensor replacement.

ACCESSoRiES AnD Mounting hARDwARE As sensor construction becomes more able to handle welding applications, the next point that must be addressed is in the area of accessories and mounting.

Protective accessories such as spring-return mounting brackets help to lengthen sensor life by minimizing the effect of impact. As the target contacts the sensor, the bracket retracts to absorb the impact, returning by spring force to its original position after the target has moved away. PTFE caps and sleeves resist slag as well as PTFE coatings, but have thicker walls and therefore longer life.

But no matter how long a sensor lasts, it will eventually have to be replaced—this could prove difficult when the mounting hardware and cabling is covered in slag. Recent developments in mating cordsets include alternate cable jacketing materials such as CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) and certain TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) formulations, which provide weld slag resistance in all but the most demanding applications. Future industry enhancements will show an expansion of alternate materials and protective coatings, driven by advances in nanotechnology, to address the sensor’s mounting and connection points.

SuMMARyAlthough the earliest improvements in weld cell sensing technology were based in electrical design, future enhancements will depend on continued development of advanced materials for sensor housings, faces, bracketry and connection points. The result will be a complete weld cell sensing solution that not only enhances sensor life and performance, but which simplifies product replacement to reduce downtime. ei

Roberto Santos is a senior mechanical development engineer with Rockwell Automation’s Sensing, Safety, and Connectivity Business. He is the inventor of Rockwell Automation’s proprietary Toughcoat FinishTM weld slag resistant coating and is a driving force behind Rockwell’s development of new weld slag resistant materials.

The theory of operation for inductive sensing technology severely limits the number of materials that can be used for the sensor face. Ceramics and thermoset materials emerged as viable options that perform better than standard thermoplastics. But each of these materials has tradeoffs.

Ceramics, while offering superior heat resistance, are extremely brittle and susceptible to impact. Thermoset material proved to be the best all-around solution and is the most widely used; however, its effectiveness dwindles over time as thermoset materials are still prone to pitting caused by high-velocity slag particle impacts. Most sensors in weld cells today have either thermoset plastic faces or, in the case of cube- and limit switch–style sensors, complete thermoset housings.

While slag on the sensor barrel doesn’t cause a sensor to lock on, eventually, slag accumulation on the body can build up to the sensor face to create a lock-on condition. As an alternative to nickel-plated brass and stainless steel, copper housings have been introduced based on copper’s ability to dissipate heat rapidly. This gives the sensor the inherent capability of resisting the burn-in and adhesion of weld expulsion. This is best evidenced by the fact that welding tips themselves are made of copper.

PRotECtivE CoAtingSThe greatest advances in prolonging sensor life in welding applications have been in the area of protective coatings. This trend has started at the sensor face and is now being applied more liberally.

The most popular method in recent past has been the application of a thin polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coating to the sensor face and, in some cases, the entire sensor. An extremely cost-effective method, PTFE resists slag very well but is susceptible to abrasion. As a result, flying weld expulsion eventually erodes the PTFE coating and slag will stick to the metal or plastic underneath. Similarly, although slag can be knocked off the sensor in the early stages of buildup, repeated removal of the slag usually takes the PTFE coating with it, exposing the metal housing to slag.


gE Study— ZigBee More Cost Effective and Efficient than Wi-Fi for Home Area Network Communication Jeff Drake, Advanced Systems Engineer, gE Appliances; David najewicz, Manager, External technology Programs, gE Appliances;

and william watts, Systems Software Architect, gE Appliances

The explosive growth of the Smart Grid will change the way people consume and pay for electricity. By 2012, there could be 50 million smart meters installed in homes across

the U.S.,1 tracking energy consumption in 15-minute intervals. These smart meters, which collectively make up the system known as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), will allow utilities to introduce new time-based rate structures, incenting consumers to reduce or defer their electrical usage during peak periods.

1 Parks Associates. www.parksassociates.com/events/energysummit/pages/press/pr1.html. 15 October 2009.



this point, wireless network options make the most sense. While various types of power line carrier–based communications are technically feasible, none of the current technologies and protocols has reached the level of technical maturity and cost competitiveness to represent a viable solution.

The two most logical choices for HAN applications are 802.11 (Wi-Fi), widely used for home broadband networking, and 802.15.4 (ZigBee). ZigBee is a wireless networking standard based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard targeting low data rate, low-cost applications. While most wireless standards focus on higher data rates, ZigBee is optimized for low data rates to minimize energy consumption. Bluetooth technology (IEEE 802.15.1) offers low-cost and adequate bandwidth and could also be included; its range, however, is limited.

Since the data rate requirement of the HAN and smart appliance application is modest, on the order of tens of Kb/s, Wi-Fi and ZigBee technologies can meet the data performance needs. Both technologies also provide a similar transmit power output, offering adequate range. Thus, it is important to evaluate the other critical parameters—energy consumption and cost—to determine the best solution.

ZigBEE AnD wi-Fi: initiAl CoStSWhile GE researchers did not conduct an exhaustive cost comparison of chipsets, recent high-volume cost data indicate that the ZigBee chipsets are less expensive than Wi-Fi by approximately $2–$2.20 per device at quantities of 100,000

Figure 1: Detailed Power Consumption over Period of 300 Milliseconds

To help consumers manage this paradigm shift in electricity pricing, manufacturers are introducing “smart products”—e.g., appliances, in-home energy displays, programmable thermostats, and more—that will communicate with the smart meter over the home area network (HAN). By knowing the cost of electricity and the homeowner’s preferences, these smart devices could adjust their operating conditions to reduce peak energy demand, while helping customers manage their energy bills.

The Smart Grid is expected to reduce peak loads on utilities to defer expensive infrastructure investments, encourage energy efficiency, manage costs for utilities and consumers, and enhance integration of renewable power—all while improving power reliability. To maximize efficiencies, the underlying HAN communications technology must consume as little power as possible, especially given the magnitude of the anticipated installed base of smart home devices.

Anticipated Growth of Smart Home DevicesBased on the assumption that each of the 120 million homes in the U.S. will have five to six smart products connected to the HAN, 720 million devices could be consuming energy to maintain Smart Grid communication at any given time. Factoring in growth of households over the time required to achieve full Smart Grid market penetration, there will likely be more than 1 billion of these devices by 2025.

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) also performed a screening study of possible communications technologies for use in home appliances.2 AHAM found that ZigBee, Wi-Fi, and Power Line Carrier (HomePlug3 ) best meet the requirements.While the AHAM paper rated these communications technologies at or near the top, the evaluations did not address competitive issues, such as cost, and also could not address how each would perform in a specific implementation.

For effective and easy deployment, the HAN communication network must be based on technology that utilizes open data architecture, is low cost, consumes a minimum amount of energy, and does not require extensive new infrastructure. At 2 AHAM. Assessment of Communication Standards for Smart Appliances. www.aham.org/ht/a/GetDocumentAction/i/50696%20. 21 October 2010.3 HomePlug is a registered trademark or service mark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance.


or more, based on prices quoted to GE suppliers in Asia. In addition, the microprocessor required to control the ZigBee chip can be much less complex because of the small size of the ZigBee maximum transmission unit (MTU). Based on communications with suppliers, GE estimates the simple processor for ZigBee is $11 less expensive than a simple processor for the Wi-Fi solution.

Because of the complexity of the interactions and the uncertainty regarding the actual power consumption in specific applications, GE tested the performance and power consumption of ZigBee and Wi-Fi under identical conditions using GE’s Appliance Communication Module. The base communication module was identical, and only the communication (ZigBee or Wi-Fi) chipset were changed.

tESt ConDitionSCustom firmware sent an identical application layer packet every five minutes, with the data payload size based on Smart Energy Profile 1.0, approximately 50 bytes. The transmit power of each radio system was configured to produce the same level (10dBm) to allow a comparison of the systems under identical conditions. Each system communicated with a “parent node,” and power consumption was monitored in five-minute transmission intervals over 24 hours.

The data acquisition system logged the power consumption (current across a fixed shunt resistor) in one-millisecond intervals to capture the transient details of the transmit and receive events, as well as other power-consuming activities associated with the module (I/O, standby, etc.).

Figure 1 shows a typical trace of the power consumption for the Wi-Fi module and the ZigBee module. The data represents the power for the entire communication module using the communication chipset, plus a microprocessor and associated interface circuits.

The Wi-Fi system exhibited a much larger baseline power consumption than the ZigBee system, and Wi-Fi trace also indicates higher spikes during transmit periods, while ZigBee has much lower variation due to transmit transients.

Table 1 shows that the ZigBee chipset/module consumed an average of 0.39 watts, and the Wi-Fi module consumed an average of 0.87 watts over 24 hours.

ConCluSionProjecting this difference to the potential U.S. installed base results in significant aggregate power (370 MW) and yearly energy cost ($315 million) savings for choosing ZigBee over Wi-Fi. This is equivalent to approximately two-thirds the annual output of a large coal plant4 and would represent a CO2 emissions reduction of 2.17 million tons per year—the yearly emissions of 380,000 automobiles.5

Based on experimental data, ZigBee wireless communication technology operating in the HAN / smart device environment results in the lowest energy consumption and lowest cost, while meeting the communication performance requirements for HAN devices. ei

Jeff Drake is an electrical and computer engineer with eight years of embedded networking experience, working as an advanced systems engineer for the Home Energy Management division of GE Appliances & Lighting. Dave Najewicz, a mechanical engineer with more than 25 years at GE, is active in the Smart Grid community, especially in the area of demand reduction. Will Watts is a systems software architect for GE with experience in applications of 802.15.4 devices to residential DRLC, and building energy efficiency. He participates in the OpenSG Subcommittee on the OpenADR Task force.

Average Watts(W)

Wi-Fi

.87

Wi-Fi

73.57

ZigBee

32.64

ZigBee

.39

Average Current(mA)

Table 1: Power Consumption Data over 24-Hour Period

4 The average coal plant produces 600 megawatts of power, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Unit Conversions, Emissions Factors, and Other Reference Data. www.epa.gov/appdstar/pdf/brochure.pdf. November 2004.

5 This is based on the U.S. emissions for power generation. (370,000,000 /1000 X 8760 X 1.34 lb CO2/Kwh /2000 = 2.17 million). Equating this to the emissions of automobiles per the EPA (www.epa.gov/oms/consumer/f00013.htm), the average automobile (not light truck) emits 11,450 lbs of CO2 per year, thus this savings would represent the emissions of 380,000 automobiles.



electroindustry news

Ű Deco Lighting Lights the Way at Governors’ Climate Summit Deco Lighting Vice Presidents Sam Sinai and Ben Peterson demonstrated the bilevel induction parking luminaire with auto sensor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit at the University of California Davis in November.

According to Governor Schwarzenegger, green jobs are the single largest source of job growth in California.

Deco Lighting showcased innovative green lighting products at the summit to promote energy efficiency, sustainability, clean environmental initiatives, and the creation of new green jobs.

“A new era in lighting is underway, with new advances in solid state LED technology, induction, and plasma light sources that affect lighting design and application in the U.S. and worldwide,” said Mr. Sinai.

“We are dedicated to educating businesses and government agencies about these exciting new technologies. With seminars and individual energy analysis meetings throughout the country, we educate and assist specifiers, municipalities, facility managers, and owners to make the best green energy lighting decisions for their

investment. Smart decisions will produce the best energy savings and fastest return on investment.”

As municipalities, businesses, schools, the military, and government agencies in the U.S. and worldwide seek ways to save on energy costs and help reduce global warming, many have found the smartest solutions with Deco Lighting. With lighting accounting for up to 40 percent of building energy, and buildings responsible for nearly 40 percent of CO2 emissions, these major consumers are discovering the economic and environmental benefits of using the latest green technology.

Today, major universities, commercial buildings, municipalities, hospitals, military bases, and shopping centers are

selecting Deco Lighting to retrofit and upgrade their inefficient lighting systems to green energy systems for savings up to 85 percent. As more lighting specifiers, engineers, architects, facility managers, and building owners become more knowledgeable about the latest technology lighting solutions, their smart decisions will accelerate the financial, environmental, and social benefits of green energy. ei

Bruce Hartnet, Director, Marketing and Sales,

Deco Lighting

Sam Sinai (left) and Ben Peterson greet Governor Schwarzenegger at Governors’ Global Climate Summit.Photo courtesy Deco Lighting

Governor Schwarzenegger demonstrates Deco Lighting’s Bi-Level Induction Parking luminaire. Photo courtesy Deco Lighting


Ű Energy Aware for Programmable Thermostats Takes OffIt was late in 2009 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program discontinued its listing for programmable electronic thermostats. While still acknowledging that programmable thermostats save energy, EPA reasoned at the time that energy savings could not be quantified.

NEMA and its manufacturers in the Residential and Commercial Controls Section (3DC) had been working with EPA to keep the program moving forward. The 3DC Technical Committee revised NEMA DC 3-2008 Electrical Wall-Mounted Room Thermostats, and in 2010 added Annex A to address EPA concerns about more stringent standards, specifically for programmable thermostats (www.nema.org/stds/dc3annexa.cfm). The EPA acknowledged the revised standard, but still moved forward with discontinuing the program.

EPA has stated that they will be launching a new program for “advanced climate control devices.” The devices have yet to be defined. EPA anticipates that when the definitions are finished, qualifying devices will represent a very small segment of the market. Another issue that faces EPA is time. Without definition, there has been no product design or manufactured product.

NEMA 3DC members were faced with a quandary: no ENERGY STAR marking for their products, and a potential new EPA program that would not fill the need to differentiate their largest market segment. To compound the problem, manufacturers began getting questions from their customers about what they were doing about replacing the ENERGY STAR program. In analyzing the issue, it was determined that a NEMA program was needed.

NEMA and the 3DC members began by contacting EPA to make them aware of

the intention of starting a program. EPA came back to NEMA and confirmed that they felt there would be room for two programs because they would essentially be covering different products. The next step was to contact other trade groups such as HARDI, AHRI, ASHRAE, and others. They were made aware of NEMA’s intent, along with the response from EPA, and asked to endorse the program. The outside groups agreed not to oppose going forward, but reserved the opportunity to review the program when it was completed. With no opposition from key stakeholders, the section continued to push ahead.

One of the first challenges was to name the program. This involved trademark research. After much discussion and research, the name Energy Aware was picked, and the trademark application was submitted. Potential logos were designed and discussed. The green, white, and black logo with the prominent checkmark was the consensus winner.

One of the goals from the beginning was to take a good program (ENERGY STAR) for programmable thermostats, and make it stronger. ENERGY STAR was a program that was self certifying. NEMA manufacturers wanted to design a program that involved testing to NEMA DC 3 Annex A. They also

wanted to make certain that the program was available to non-NEMA members. It was determined non-members fall into two categories: manufacturers eligible for membership, and customers that purchase products for private labeling, but are not eligible for NEMA membership.

NEMA 3DC did two things—they designed a license agreement and designed a testing program.

The license agreement allows any manufacturer or supplier of programmable thermostats to license Energy Aware from NEMA as long as the provisions of the license agreement are adhered to. Included in the Energy Aware license agreement are the testing and reporting requirements. Licensees are required to retest qualified products on a cyclical basis. New or redesigned products will be required to be tested to qualify to use the Energy Aware mark. The standard that the product is tested to is NEMA DC 3, Annex A-2010. Testing in an ISO 17025 certified lab is required. NEMA has also produced an Operations Manual that details testing requirements.

NEMA manufacturers wanted market differentiation for quality energy-saving programmable thermostats. They feel that they have succeeded. At least one outside group has agreed to an MOU with NEMA to endorse and promote Energy Aware with its members. There is some certainty that with the verification testing in place, many that were self certified for ENERGY STAR will not be able to meet the Energy Aware verification requirements. A good program has been made stronger.

For more information, visit www.getenergyaware.com. ei

Bill Hoyt, Industry Director | [email protected]



Ű Heating Things Up at the OfficePortable electric space heaters are commonly used to provide supplemental heat during the colder months. Unfortunately, space heaters can increase the risks of fire and electric shock if not used properly. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that there were 21,800 home fires involving stationary or portable space heaters in 2007. These fires resulted in 490 civilian deaths, 1,180 injuries, and $330 million in direct property damage.

Space heater safety is not just a residential concern. Portable electric space heaters are also used in workplaces across the country and can pose a major workplace safety hazard.

If employers do not have written policies specifically forbidding the use of space heaters on company property, it is critical that they establish and publish guidelines for their safe use. Educating employees about safe space heater practices can reduce the risks to employees and facilities. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) offers the following space heater safety tips.

• Employees should be required to obtain approval from a supervisor or facility manager prior to using a space heater at work.

• All space heaters should have the certification of an independent testing laboratory.

• Proper placement of space heaters is critical. Heaters must be kept at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including papers, clothing, and rugs.

• Locate space heaters out of high traffic areas and doorways where they may pose a tripping hazard.

• Plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip, which could overheat and result in a fire.

• Do not plug any other electrical devices into the same outlet as the heater.

• Operating space heaters should never be left unattended. They should be turned off and unplugged at the end of the work day or whenever the employee leaves the room.

Portable space heaters can pose a major workplace fire safety hazard. Fires can be caused by space heaters without adequate safety features, space heaters placed near combustibles, or space heaters that are improperly plugged in.

For more space heater safety tips and to view an animated space heater safety video demonstration, visit ESFI online at www.electrical-safety.org. ei

Kate Janczyk, Program Manager, ESFI | [email protected]

Ű TRC and HARDI to Increase Recovery of Mercury ThermostatsThe Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) and Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) have reached an agreement to promote TRC’s national mercury thermostat collection program.

TRC was founded by NEMA members Honeywell, General Electric, and Emerson Electric (White-Rodgers).

While HARDI has worked with TRC to increase the number of thermostat

recovery locations in HVAC wholesale distributors for years, this agreement formalizes the partnership and puts into place mechanisms for expanding HARDI member participation.

TRC will provide HARDI members with regular mercury thermostat–related policy and regulatory updates as well as expanded collateral and marketing materials to help promote its members’ commitment to responsible

mercury management. HARDI plans to incorporate every thermostat-selling distributor member into a mercury thermostat recovery program.

TRC is a simple program that allows HVAC contractors to properly dispose of waste mercury thermostats at no cost. TRC relies on HVAC wholesale distributors to act as primary collection points for mercury thermostats taken out of service. Beyond a one-time


participation fee of $25, there are no recurring costs for distributors to participate.

TRC is a not-for-profit corporation supported by 28 manufacturers who historically branded and sold mercury thermostats in the U.S. TRC assumes all costs to transport and properly dispose of mercury-switch thermostats removed from service. HVAC wholesalers, HVAC contractors, and municipal household hazardous waste collection programs can participate in the TRC program as a collection point for a nominal one-time

fee. Nationally, TRC has more than 3,000 collection locations in 48 states and since its inception has recycled more than 1,000,000 mercury thermostats.

HARDI represents more than 400 wholesale companies, more than 300 manufacturing associates, and nearly 140 manufacturer representatives. HARDI members represent an estimated 85 percent of the dollar value of HVAC products sold through distribution. ei

Mark Tibbetts, Executive Director, TRC | [email protected]

Ű Clear Communication—A Win, Win, Win at PortsThere are innumerable ways to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at ports: improving building operations, redesigning port layout, implementing shorepower, using electric equipment for good transportation and dredging…the list goes on.

For those in the business of power management, ports present a welcome challenge. For ports looking to run a business, a kilowatt-hour saved is a kilowatt-hour earned.

Unfortunately, because of geography, ports often find themselves at the end of line when it comes to power distribution. Lack of distribution infrastructure limits their ability to support many of these emissions reducing technologies and results in intermittent power reliability.

One example of this intermittent reliability is a West Coast port that supplies shorepower to its cruise vessels. A typical cruise ship load is 7–11MW @ 6.6kV or 11kV. If this port’s utility provider experiences a demand response event as the result of limited infrastructure and load capacity, the port and berthed vessel have one hour to disconnect and start up auxiliary diesel engines to meet the ship’s power needs. Unlike most passenger vehicles, these

engines require significant manpower and coordination to get started.

Interestingly enough, this port is one of the world leaders at implementing green technologies and practices. One might think that the distribution support from the local utility would be more robust.

The issue becomes more complex when dissecting which stakeholders have which piece of the pie. Who is responsible for paying for what? The costs and benefits of such technologies are spread across the spectrum of stakeholders.

Dichotomies exist. Utilities have to develop and support the infrastructure, but gain additional customers. Ports must invest in new technology, but add new capabilities and reduce overall emissions. Fleet owners save on harbor dues and fuel costs, but must retrofit their ships. Similar cost and benefit distributions apply not just to shorepower, but almost all energy efficiency and emissions reducing technologies.

What’s needed is a clear communication of the benefits, costs, and implications of these technologies and practices among all involved stakeholders. Clear communication requires a common language and a common platform. The

platform should be the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program and the language should be energy and dollars saved and emissions eliminated.

A clearly delineated baseline would include specifications that create cost/benefit sharing models identifying which parties benefit from investing in and adopting these technologies. From this, federal and state incentives programs could be developed that reward parties meeting these specifications. A clear platform with common terminology and measurable rewards would promote the adoption of green practices at ports not just federally, but internationally.

These specifications could also be used in the classifications of ships and to establish a rating system for ports. In addition, utilities could exchange expanded distribution infrastructure for leasing privileges to site renewable generation resources and grid-scale energy storage at the ports.

Ports and fleet owners would save a buck, utilities would make a buck, and the environment would buck further emissions. Sounds like a win, win, win. ei

Erik Sorenson, Project Manager, President’s Initiatives Group |

[email protected]



Ű NEMA Members Retain Positions on Interoperability Panel Governing BoardWith the conclusion of Grid-Interop, the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel announced the results of its Governing Board elections. Retaining their seats for two additional years were Tariq Samad of Honeywell as the Commercial and Industrial Equipment Manufacturers and Automation Vendors representative in stakeholder category 2, and John Caskey of NEMA as the Standards and Specification Development Organization representative in stakeholder category 18.

For the Power Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors in stakeholder category 12, Robby Simpson of GE will replace Le Tang of ABB. The three elected members will join John McDonald of GE (at-large representative and governing board chair) and Todd Rytting of Panasonic (Category 3, Consumers—Residential, Commercial, and Industrial representative), whose terms expire at the end of 2011.

“I’m excited to continue in my role as the standards development organizations (SDO) representative,” said John Caskey, NEMA senior industry director for the power equipment division and current board vice chair. “I’ve really enjoyed working with the diverse organizations represented on the board and look forward to continuing to work with a team of board members to develop the vision, mission, and roadmap for the Governing Board in 2011.”

In a recent letter to the SGIP membership, Governing Board Chair John McDonald of GE thanked members for their “hard work, strong commitment, and keen brainpower,” stating that “it’s been an exceptional year for the [Governing Board].”

Mr. McDonald cited a variety of accomplishments in 2010, including the release of NIST Special Publication 1108, the Framework and Roadmap for

Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, the publication of NIST Interagency Report 7628 Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security, and a number of other achievements in the areas of vision, structure, policy, and outreach.

The letter also highlighted the major challenges for 2011, including “broadening participation among our diverse stakeholder groups; accelerating timelines without compromising quality; and focusing on strategic issues as they arise in the rapidly-changing frontier called the Smart Grid.”

“It’s very exciting to have your finger on the pulse of the nation for Smart Grid,” said Mr. Caskey. “We made great progress in 2010, but still have a huge effort ahead of us to drive interoperability of the Smart Grid.” ei

Paul A. Molitor, Senior Industry Director, Smart Grid and Strategic

Initiatives | [email protected]

Ű Lisa FitzGibbon Named Woman of the YearLisa FitzGibbon, wife of NEMA Chairman of the Board David J. FitzGibbon, has been named the Cincinnati Nonprofit Woman of the Year.

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber holds the annual event to honor women and woman-owned businesses for their achievement, innovation, social responsibility, and mentoring. It is part of the Chamber’s women’s leadership initiative, Women Excel (WE).

Mrs. FitzGibbon is president and CEO of Easter Seals Work Resource Center in Cincinnati. Mr. FitzGibbon is vice chairman and CEO of ILSCO Corporation, a NEMA member. ei


Code Actions/Standardization Trends

ŰŰ RILAŰUpdate—ŰBEWARE: Retailers Continue to Promote Flawed Factory Audit Standard NEMA members, particularly smaller- and medium-size manufacturers, need to beware of a looming factory audit standard for consumer products that is likely to cost you time and money. It may even cost you some of your intellectual property.

What will you get for your investment? Nothing!

NEMA continues to follow the development of the RILA/BRC Global Standard for Consumer Products (RILA is the Retail Industry Leaders Association; BRC is the British Retail Consortium). And we are not happy with what we’re seeing. Despite sustained efforts by several manufacturing associations, including NEMA, and the personal involvement of senior executives from member companies, we have been unable to convince RILA and representatives from such retailers as Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Target and Wal-Mart that their factory audit standard is misguided and unnecessary for electrical products. Our recommendations for more than a year — first friendly then strident, now loud and complaining—continue to fall on deaf ears.

BRC has published a similar standard for factory audits in the UK and Europe for food and other consumer products. RILA has been looking for a way to prevent recalls of substandard consumer products, particularly proprietary branded and direct import products and decided to collaborate with the BRC. BRC owns intellectual property.

GSCP3 outlinES AuDit REquiREMEntS Over industry objections, RILA has now published the 90+ page Global Standard for Consumer Products, Issue 3 (GSCP3), which is designed for auditing factories

that produce consumer products identified by RILA in the scope of the standard. This includes such products as textiles, leather goods, paper products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, machinery, consumer electronics, electrical equipment and batteries, furniture, etc.

RILA is now preparing an “audit guideline” for each product group and has called on NEMA and other associations representing manufacturers of electrical products to collaborate on this undertaking. NEMA has opted not to participate and we continue to raise the caution flag with government, testing labs, and whoever else will listen.

RILA’s official position is that GSCP3 is a manufacturing process standard and in no way interferes with or duplicates either ISO 9001 or product safety standards used for testing and listing electrical products. This is simply not true.

A meeting was held September 21–22, 2010, at Best Buy headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota, among retail industry representatives (Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s) and electrical manufacturing associations (NEMA, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Consumer Electronics Association, and Information Technology Industry Council) and their members.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss manufacturer objections to the

program and recommendations for how the factory audit standard could be applied for electrical products in the most productive way.

At the meeting, the manufacturers’ coalition stated for the record the following:

1. GSCP3 continues to be far too general to be of specific value for enhancement of electrical safety. Product safety issues are already covered by third-party product safety certification.

2. The coalition urged RILA to focus the electrical guidelines on the 20 percent of the 417 requirements in the standard that could actually make a difference in safety for electrical products. These include:

• involvement of senior management in promoting product quality and safety

• risk assessment requirements in product design and manufacturing

• company communications programs that focus on importance of product quality and safety

• ability to demonstrate control of manufacturer supply chain

• development and implementation of internal audits of their businesses, including essential parts of the supply chain

• implementation of preventive and corrective action procedures in place

3. The standard is overly prescriptive and as such will create a very costly and burdensome process for all manufacturers but most particularly small and medium size enterprises.

4. The audit scoring process risks revealing proprietary information

GSCP3 continues to be far

too general to be of specific

value for enhancement of

electrical safety.



about manufacturing processes that support production of safe and effective electrical products. This information must absolutely be protected from intentional or accidental release to competing manufacturers, particularly those who do not have the capability to compete on a level playing field with quality manufacturers.

5. This standard duplicates factory follow up activities conducted by UL, CSA, FM, Intertek, and other organizations that adhere to ANSI “essential requirements” for developing consensus standards. These safety certification programs, under the nationally recognized testing laboratory program of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Standards Council of Canada, require factory audits of many of the elements contained in the RILA Global Standard. Rather than layering additional audit requirements, we urged RILA to fully incorporate existing programs.

After the meeting, the coalition submitted written recommendations for audit requirements that could be addressed by external auditors, those that could be accomplished by internal company auditors, and those that are simply not applicable or necessary for electrical products. RILA was urged to allow audits to be done by certified auditors from testing laboratories that are already performing product safety factory audits. RILA was also urged to use a consensus process to develop and approve the electrical guidelines. The coalition offered to review and comment on the draft electrical guidelines.

In early November, we received a reply from RILA that virtually backtracked on all of the agreements we thought we reached at the Bloomington meeting. Now, RILA is soliciting participation by manufacturers and other stakeholders in a working group that will develop the electrical product guidelines. They are looking to complete the project in February.

DECElERAtE RilAIs there anything we can do to slow this freight train down?

NEMA is still complaining loudly. A meeting with RILA’s top management is scheduled in a couple of weeks. NEMA board members are in touch with senior management at some of the major big box stores that sell electrical products.

You, too, can help. Talk to your retailer and find out what their factory audit requirements are going to be once the audit standard and electrical guidelines are finished and rolled out. Make it clear to your retailer that you expect them to protect your manufacturing process information. You do not want your intellectual property ending up in someone else’s factory.

RILA claims that compliance is voluntary—“What you do is between your company and your customer.” NEMA will be following very closely just how “voluntary” this program turns out to be. ei

Al Scolnik, Vice President of Technical Services | [email protected]

Ű Two New Field Representative Services Come OnlineBeginning this month, the NEMA Field Representative Program page on the NEMA website will offer a report and map depicting energy code adoption in the U.S. It can be accessed at www.nema.org/stds/fieldreps.

Field representatives Joseph Andre, Donald Iverson, John Minick, and Gil Moniz have been reporting on energy code adoptions and enforcement in their monthly Trip Reports, but this information will be consolidated into a single report and map similar to what they provide for National Electrical Code® adoptions.

Field reps have begun compiling information on a state-by-state basis, including contact information for key

people in the state for the code adoption and implementation perspective, the code adoption process identifying where NEMA can exert influence, organization(s) responsible for code enforcement, and key meetings to attend.

This information is now available in what we call “Playbooks.” A Playbook has been created for each state and can be accessed by NEMA members on the Field Representative Program Workspace at http://workspaces.nema.org/NEMA/fieldprogram/Playbooks/Forms/ /Allitems.aspx.

Field reps will update the Playbooks for the states in their territories on a regular basis.

The Playbooks will be valuable to any NEMA member who wants to pursue a code- or installation-related issue in a given state. By accessing the Playbook for that state, the member will have immediate access to contact information for key individuals in the state and a synopsis of the code adoption process.

All NEMA members should have access to the Playbooks, but if you have difficulty, please contact Marilyn Williams at [email protected]. ei

Vince Baclawski, Senior Technical Director | [email protected]



Ű NEMA Position on SDoC Endorsed by OSHAThe U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in December that it will continue to require third-party certification via the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) program for electrical products used in American workplaces and refrain from adopting Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC).

OSHA’s decision endorses the position taken by NEMA in comments submitted to the agency in January 2009. To learn more, visit www.nema.org/SDoC

Ű Agricultural Industry Falls Behind in Electrical Safety While growing up on a large farm in southeast Michigan, I experienced firsthand the disregard for electrical safety. In many cases, farm-based electrical installations are completed by hired help who lack the expertise of qualified electricians. The installations also lack the benefits of inspections. As a result of these installations, persons are being injured or even killed.

In most states, there are organizations that fight against legislation that requires permitting and inspections of farms because of the perceived burden to the farmer. Over the years, these groups have successfully lobbied elected officials to excuse them from the rules that every other industry must follow. This disregard for electrical safety has been implicated in eight electrocutions during a one-year period in Nebraska alone. Seven of those electrocutions occurred in a six-month period—six of them were farm-related. This is a good example of the urgency of requiring electrical inspections in agricultural settings.

Farm installations should not be overlooked. Yet it is difficult to educate

elected officials on the importance of electrical safety on farms. The missing link is the lack of inspections. There are several articles in the National Electrical Code® that apply in agricultural settings, like Agricultural Buildings (Art. 547), Irrigation Machines (Art. 675), and Artificial Bodies of Water (Art. 682).

Iowa is the latest state to require farm inspections. This is being met with considerable resistance from the farming community. State electrical inspectors are doing a great job by enforcing the code to make farms a safer place to work and live.

In response to its six electrocutions, Nebraska’s state electrical board will introduce legislation soon to require electrical inspections on farms. This will be a battle as the bill goes in front of the state legislature.

The electrical community should support these states in their quest for electrical safety on farms. ei

Don Iverson, Field Representative | [email protected]

Traveling throughout the U.S., you will find towering grain elevators, large barns, and livestock roaming in the distance. The agricultural industry has played a major role in the development of our country, but behind the bucolic scenery, electrical danger looms.



Ű Tamper-Resistant Outlet Requirement Included in New York State Building Codes The New York State Department of State, Division of Code Enforcement and Administration, has approved new electrical provisions to its residential building codes. Among them is the new tamper-resistant outlet requirement as stated in the 2008 National Electrical Code® (NEC). The new building codes took effect December 28.

Using a built-in shutter system, tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs) prevent foreign objects from touching electrically live components when inserted into the socket, but plugs can be inserted and removed just as with standard electrical outlets. Unlike plastic outlet caps, which

can be removed or forgotten, TRRs offer automatic, continuous, and permanent protection against electrical burns.

Adopting the tamper-resistant outlet requirement marks a tremendous advancement for the electrical industry, for home safety, and especially for families.

NEMA estimates that TRRs would add less than $70 to the cost of a new home’s electrical system.

While unfamiliar to many homeowners, pediatric care wards have required hospital grade TRRs for more than 20 years.

Similar tamper-resistant outlet requirements have been adopted in 36 states. Eight others enforce the code based on local jurisdictions.

To learn more about TRRs, child safety statistics, NEC details, and to view an informational video, visit NEMA’s Real Safety website,www.childoutletsafety.org and the Electrical Safety Foundation International, www.esfi.org. ei

Andrei Moldoveanu, Technical Director |

[email protected]

Ű NEMA Members Begin New Portable Traffic Signal Specification The NEMA 3-TS Transportation Section has formed a technical committee that will plan and draft a new performance standard specification for portable traffic signal systems.

NEMA TS 5 will adapt time-tested specifications in NEMA TS 2 Traffic Controller Assemblies with NTCIP Requirements and NEMA TS 4 Hardware Standards for Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) with NTCIP Requirements.

According to Portable Traffic Signal Technical Committee (PTS TC) Chair Scott Heydt of Horizon Signal Technologies, portable traffic signals are widely used across the U.S. and Canada for temporary traffic control situations, such as work zones and intersection control.

Portable traffic signals increase safety and efficiency in work zones. The most common applications are one-lane work zones in which traffic may flow in only one direction at any given time. Traditionally, flaggers are used in these scenarios; these devices increase safety

by removing flaggers from the dangerous job of traffic control.

Bright LED signal indications allow for greater visibility than traditional flaggers, especially at night. Wireless radio communication also allows the signals to remain synchronized and connected at all times for full conflict monitoring. Notification systems can even monitor the operation of the signals and report the status of the system to the appropriate individuals.

Some jobs require these signals for several months or even a period of years. As the use of portable signals has increased in recent years, several manufacturers decided that a standards specification was needed, and joined NEMA to start the effort.

“The flourishing portable traffic signal industry lacks a standard specification that would ensure the use of quality portable signal systems on roadways across North America. The new NEMA TS 5 specification for temporary portable traffic signal devices and

applications will borrow from and build on NEMA TS 2 and NEMA TS 4. Through the collaboration of portable signal manufacturers and other product providers, this project will satisfy a growing need for an effective portable traffic signal specification,” said Mr. Heydt.

“NEMA is committed to contributing to a safer, more efficient, and environmental friendly surface transportation network. The work of the technical committee on portable traffic signals is part of this commitment,” said Bryan Mulligan, president of Intelligent Devices, Inc.

The NEMA 3-TS Transportation Section is one of 45 product sections within NEMA, and has 16 member companies. Those actively participating in the Portable Traffic Signal Technical Committee include Horizon Signal Technologies; North America Traffic, Inc.; OMJC Signal, Inc.; Tower Sign and Signal, Inc.; and Ver-Mac, Inc. ei

John R. Miller, Industry Director | [email protected].



International Roundup

Ű NEMA Mexico Office Sets 2011 AgendaNEMA Mexico will face new challenges in 2011, after active participation in Mexican standardization technical committees and promoting NEMA initiatives in different government and private organizations during 2010.

EnERgy EFFiCiEnCyAs in the U.S., the Mexican government has been working on a general energy-efficiency policy for the country that was included in the Regulation on Sustainable Energy Use, which was published in November 2009. It identifies the sectors with opportunities to reduce energy consumption in Mexico, including transportation, lighting, and electric motors. Activities will be driven by the federal energy secretary.

NEMA Mexico will be fully involved in activities related to official Mexican standards (NOM). Examples include:

• Enforcement of a new mandatory energy-efficiency standard for general use lamps (NOM 028 ENER), which includes energy-efficiency values for general use lamps like incandescent, fluorescent, and self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps. It also includes dates to change from incandescent light bulbs. It is expected that this new mandatory standard will take effect during the first quarter of 2011.

• In September, the energy secretary published a catalog of 186 electric and electronic products, including motors, lighting, wiring devices, and arc welding products that would be subject to mandatory energy consumption labeling information. According to energy sustainable use law, manufacturers, distributors, and importers should include energy-efficiency consumption information on their products. It is expected that during the first half of 2011, the energy secretary will be working to define specific considerations for each type of product, such as test methods.

• The energy secretary is working on setting up a conformity assessment infrastructure in order to enforce the new version of NOM 016 ENER, the mandatory energy-efficiency standard for three-phase motors. It is mostly harmonized with U.S. (EISA) efficiencies.

MAnDAtoRy StAnDARDS REviSionActivity related to electrical products standards includes:

• The energy secretary will be creating technical groups during 2011 to revise the Mexican National Electrical Code (NOM 001 SEDE).

• The economy secretary has programmed the revision for the general safety mandatory standard for electrical products (NOM 003 SCFI), and is updating reference standards, such as NMX J 508, the Mexican standard for wiring devices products, which will become effective in May 2011.

• The revised lighting standards have been supported by Mexican manufacturers (CANAME) for mandatory standards for ballasts (NOM 058 SCFI) and luminaires (NOM 064 SCFI). It is expected that the economy secretary will create technical committees for each revision.

CAnEnA hARMoniZAtion Every year, NEMA Mexico plays an active role in developing and promoting tri-national harmonized standards. In 2011, it will participate in different CANENA committees related to lighting, wiring devices, connectors, boxes and fittings products, motors, arc welding, etc.

EquivAlEnCE with ConFoRMity ASSESSMEnt In August 2010, the economy secretary published an agreement to accept NOMs as equivalent to U.S. and Canadian standards. This covers electronic devices for domestic and office use and information technology equipment

with either the NOM certificate or the certificate issued by Intertek, TUV, or UL. The Mexican Congress submitted a legal procedure to the Supreme Court of Mexico in October to reevaluate the agreement. During 2011, the Supreme Court of Mexico could determine if the agreement is applicable.

tEChniCAl SECREtARy oF ESFi MExiCo CoMMittEENEMA Mexico will continue participating in the ESFI (Electrical Safety Foundation International) Mexico Committee as technical secretary in order to promote the electrical safety message in Mexico. It works with a wide variety of electrical associations and organizations to promote NEMA products and fight against counterfeit and unsafe electrical products.

MARkEt DEvEloPMEntAs the November Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) indicated, Latin America expects to show the biggest growth in FY 2011. Three years ago, NEMA received a Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) award from the U.S. Department of Commerce to promote U.S. electrical product exports. The program has been extended another year.

SMARt gRiD FoR noRth AMERiCAFollowing the comment of Mexican Energy Secretary Georgina Kessel in November that “the use of Smart Grid is efficient to reduce non-technical losses in the transmission lines,” CFE, Mexico’s largest electric utility, will be involved in Smart Grid in 2011. NEMA Mexico will continue promoting Smart Grid with it and ANCE, a standards developing organization. ei

Gustavo Domínguez, Director, Mexico & Central America |

[email protected]

Ricardo Vazquez, Project Manager | [email protected]



Ű NEMA to Host International Motor & Drive ConferenceThe NEMA 1MG Motor and Generator Section will host Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS), in the greater Washington, D.C., area September 12–14, 2011.

The premier efficiency conference for motors, drives, and systems will be coming to the U.S. for the first time since its inception in 1995. The biennial event has been held in various European venues and China. The last EEMODS took place in Nantes, France, in the fall of 2009. The first was staged in London, England.

EEMODS provides a forum to discuss and debate the latest developments on the impact of electrical motor systems on energy and the environment. The forum also provides a platform for discussions on policies and programs planned and adopted by governments and their agencies.

The September 2011 program is expected to shed light on commercial advances of energy-efficient motors and systems. Topics covered in past EEMODS conferences have included energy management, international harmonization of testing and standards, and innovative financial packages for motor systems.

The organizing committee issued a call for papers in late November. All papers are non-commercial and peer reviewed. Paolo Bertoldi of the European Commission on Energy Efficiency has coordinated the call for papers with the NEMA planning committee. The planning committee is staffed by representatives from Baldor Electric, Nidec Motor Corporation, TECO-Westinghouse, Copper Development Association, and NEMA.

The profile of EEMODS attendees is geographically diverse. The conference has achieved a reputation for excellence and has attracted registrants from six continents. Countries represented at previous EEMODS conferences include the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, France, Great Britain, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Australia, Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, and others. Attendees come from industry, academia, government, research laboratories, and public service organizations.

Based on past participation, the organizers anticipate at least three hundred attendees. The event will be staged at the Westin Alexandria, in Alexandria, Virginia. The planning committee has been diligently working

to arrange off-site events that will appeal to registrants and their traveling companions. The opening reception will be followed by a bus tour of the Washington monuments in the evening and the gala dinner will be held at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport.

Online registration will be available at www.eemods.org in mid-January. The registration page will provide a direct link to the hotel reservation page.

Organizers are soliciting sponsorship to ensure that EEMODS continues to be world class. Platinum, gold, silver, bronze, and supporter sponsorship levels are available. With one platinum sponsor already committed, NEMA Industry Director William Hoyt is encouraged that others will see EEMODS 2011 as a meaningful sponsorship opportunity on a truly international stage. ei

Bill Hoyt, Industry Director | [email protected]

Ű NEMA Reports on Motor Efficiency at UN Conference in HondurasNEMA Director of International Trade Gene Eckhart reported on the NEMA Motor and Generator Section’s two decades of work to boost motor efficiency at the recent Knowledge-Sharing Program on Energy Efficiency organized by the United Nations Development Programme and sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Honduran National Energy Commission, and Spain’s Ministry of External Cooperation.

The two-day program featured presentations from representatives of several countries from the Americas and Europe. The theme focused on the importance of energy efficiency as a critical tool to combat climate change.

NEMA’s presentation highlighted the longstanding and still ongoing work of the Motor and Generator Section to develop efficiency standards and harmonize testing procedures to bring



about increases in motor efficiency. Tracing the history of formal motor efficiency regulations in the U.S. from the 1992 Energy Policy Act, to the most recent Energy Independence and Security Act requirements, due to become effective this month, the work has resulted in the U.S. having the highest level of efficiency in the world.

Mention was made that future work will focus on motor systems, and that the U.S. will host the 2011 EEMODS (Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems) Conference (see NEMA to Host International Motor & Drive Conference, page 22).

Energy efficiency is quickly becoming one of the most important public policy issues in Latin America, with various speakers providing insight into specific programs taking place either in their own countries or as regional activities. Presentations were made by representatives from Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, and Spain. It was particularly noteworthy that the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is funding a major renewable energy and efficiency program in Central America, the first phase of which will run for four years and cost five million Euros.

In addition to educational and capacity building projects, the program seeks to introduce German products and their manufacturers to the market.

This is a follow-up to the five-year, €5 million cooperation program funded by the European Commission to create awareness of alternative electrical generation technology and energy efficiency that concluded in September of 2010.

While the regional market for renewable energy and high efficiency products will continue to grow in the upcoming years, the competition from manufacturers elsewhere in the world, particularly those from the European Union, is already intense and certain to increase. NEMA continues to build upon its long track record of engagement and cooperation in the region to assist member companies’ business efforts. ei

Gene Eckhart, Director of International Trade | [email protected]

ŰŰ NEMAŰWelcomesŰPath-OpeningŰDealŰforŰU.S.-KoreaŰFreeŰTradeŰAgreementPresident Obama’s recent announcement that negotiators have reached new commitments with South Korea on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries is welcome news to NEMA.

The terms of the deal directly benefiting the U.S. electroindustry have not changed from the original deal struck in 2007. Negotiators’ resolution of outstanding issues related to market access for U.S. and Korean automakers moves the FTA toward being ready for Capitol Hill approval in 2011 and implementation soon after.

“NEMA looks forward to working in support of this vital FTA,” said NEMA President and CEO Evan Gaddis. “The agreement stands to eliminate barriers for our exporters to such an important market in which many of our competitors also covet preferential access.”

The value of U.S.-South Korea electroindustry trade exceeded $1.7 billion in 2009. Full implementation of the U.S.-Korea FTA augurs greater market access for U.S. electroindustry companies through elimination of

customs duties of five to eight percent and mechanisms to address existing technical barriers to trade.

Annual Korean duties on NEMA-scope products totaling more than $30 million would be eliminated on entry into force of the agreement. ei

Craig Updyke, Manager of Trade and Commercial Affairs|

[email protected]

Ahora el sitio web de NEMA esta disponible en español aquí: www.nemamexico.com.mx

Photos of Honduras and the energy conference by Gene Eckhart


Ű Critical Materials Hang in the Global Balance for Many TechnologiesGlobal and domestic supplies and availability of many formerly obscure so-called “rare earth elements” are now the subject of intense interest among several NEMA industry sectors and U.S. government policymakers.

“Rare earths,” prized for their relatively low toxicity and ability to combine with other materials to enhance performance, are critical inputs to many technologies upon our modern world relies.

Advanced batteries and energy storage technologies, permanent magnet electric motors, energy-efficient fluorescent and solid state lighting, certain superconducting materials and medical imaging—all are made possible in part through the application of one or more of eight of the rare earths. Some rare earths are used in components of wind and hydroelectric energy generation as well.

To better gauge the importance of rare earth issues for all members, NEMA Business Information Services will conduct a survey starting this month.

In a report published last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) identified five specific rare earth metals as being of the most critical importance in the short term based on “importance for the clean energy economy and risk of supply disruption.” All five of those identified are used by NEMA companies.

In general, rare earths are not rare, but are found in many locations around the world, including the U.S., Canada, and Australia. However, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, rare earths have “much less tendency” than many familiar industrial metals

“to become concentrated in exploitable ore deposits.” For this reason, most of the world’s current supply comes from only a few sources, the leading one now being China.

According to Assistant Secretary of Energy David Sandalow, “the United States was the world leader in production of rare earth metals as recently as the late 1980s.”

Pricing conditions in the international market since that time have also driven the ascendancy of China as the dominant source.

In recent years, China has progressively tightened restrictions on export of processed rare earth oxides, which Beijing justifies in part on environmental and resource conservation concerns. For its part, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is investigating China’s policies and practices and is considering filing a dispute settlement case at the World Trade Organization. NEMA filed comments in the matter in November and continues to consult with USTR.

In the face of increasing demand from industry, China’s measures have also

driven remarkable price increases for rare earths, some as much as 700 percent between March and September of 2010. Projections for continued demand growth collide with currently forecast declines in supply, raising fears of a widening supply deficit over the next five years.

The trade situation is one side of the rare earths coin. On the other side, the current focus on Capitol Hill is to re-establish U.S. production and processing capacity for rare earths. The Senate and House of Representatives are expected to consider legislation this year that would direct DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency to support research and take new steps to aid current and potential mining and processing.

In its December 2010 report, DOE resolved to develop its “first integrated research agenda addressing critical materials,” strengthen its information gathering capacity, and work with international partners to try to reduce supply problems for critical materials. NEMA, which provided input the department during preparation of the report, will continue to advise DOE.

On behalf of its industries and member companies, NEMA is engaged critical materials matters with the goal of securing the future of energy efficiency. ei

Craig Updyke, Manager of Trade and Commercial Affairs |

[email protected]

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Economic Spotlight

Ű Indexes for Current and Future North American Business Conditions Close 2010 on UpswingThe Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions climbed for a second consecutive month in December, rising 5.5 points to 68, its highest level since June.

December’s increase followed a 14.5 point gain a month earlier. As a reading above 50 indicates more panelists than not reporting better conditions, these results show widespread improvement in the business environment across the electroindustry in the final months of 2010.

Forty percent of panelists—10 out of a total of 25—reported improved conditions in December, similar to November’s figure of 38 percent. By contrast, only four percent—one respondent out of 25—reported deteriorating conditions in the latest month, against 12.5 percent in November. A majority of panelists in December reported conditions were unchanged.

The survey’s measure of the intensity of change in current North American conditions also edged higher in December, on the heels of a marked improvement in November. The average degree of change cited in the survey increased to +0.4 from +0.3 the previous month and from -0.1 in October. Panelists are asked to report intensity of change on a scale ranging from –5 (deteriorated significantly) through 0 (unchanged) to +5 (improved significantly).

The EBCI for future North American conditions rose for a fourth straight month in December. The index reached 78, its highest mark since well before the severe recession of 2008-09, and is up a cumulative 24 points August 2010. A majority of panelists (60 percent) expect to see better conditions by June 2011, compared to only 4% expecting worse conditions six months hence. ei

Tim Gill, Director of Economics | [email protected]

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