National Electrical Manufacturers Association

National Electrical Manufacturers Association
AbbreviationNEMA
Founded1926 (1926)
13-1085700
Legal status501(c)(6) trade association
PurposeTo improve the state of electrical manufacturing in the United States.
HeadquartersRosslyn, Virginia, United States
Coordinates38°53′37″N 77°04′21″W / 38.893526°N 77.072578°W / 38.893526; -77.072578
Annette Clayton
Debra Phillips
SubsidiariesNational Electrical Manufacturers Association Political Action Committee (527)
Revenue$22,508,708 (2017)
Expenses$22,594,548 (2017)
Endowment$13,130,745 (2017)
Employees88 (2017)
Volunteers2,366 (2017)
Websitewww.nema.org

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is the largest trade association of electrical equipment manufacturers in the United States. Founded in 1926, it advocates for the industry and publishes standards for electrical products. Notably, the form of US household electrical outlets and plugs is specified by NEMA.