In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. Two of the latest selections follow:
Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects
Standard electric meters are used to measure the amount of electricity used in businesses, utilities, and private residences, and can provide crucial information about energy consumption and conservation. The newly revised ANS ANSI C12.1-2014,Electric Meters - Code for Electricity Metering,establishes acceptable performance criteria for new types of ac watt hour meters, demand meters, demand registers, pulse devices, and auxiliary devices. It describes acceptable in-service performance levels for meters and devices used in revenue metering. The standard also includes information on related subjects, such as recommended measurement standards, installation requirements, test methods, and test schedules. The ANS was designed as a reference for those concerned with the art of electricity metering, such as utilities, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies.
The ANS was developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), an ANSI member and accredited standards developer, by the accredited standards committee for Electricity Metering, C12.
NEMA represents nearly 400 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers at the forefront of electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security. Its combined industries account for more than 400,000 American jobs and more than 7,000 facilities across the U.S.