Dec. 1, 2004: NEMA Premium Motor Shipments Increase
ROSSLYN, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently released state-level shipment data on its NEMA Premium® motor program, which shows a significant increase in each of the six reported categories. The data indicate that in 2001–2002 the total net units shipped went up approximately 30 percent. In 2002–2003 there was a 14 percent increase over the previous years.
The NEMA Premium® Energy Efficient Motors Program, established by member companies of the NEMA Motor and Generator Section, provides premium efficient products that meet the needs and applications of users and original equipment manufacturers based on a consensus definition of "premium efficiency." NEMA Premium efficiency may be applied to general purpose as well as definite and special purpose products from 1-500 horsepower operating on low or medium voltage power.