Key Facts

• Debra Phillips, President and CEO of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), recently appeared on Bloomberg's Balance of Power program to discuss NEMA's data center energy performance framework.
• NEMA has released a data center energy performance framework, aiming to provide insights into the energy needs of data centers and the electric industry as a whole.
• According to Debra Phillips, it is crucial to understand what the electric industry will need not only currently but also over the next ten years to effectively plan and implement necessary infrastructure and technologies.
• The discussion took place in the context of the growing emphasis on electrification, as highlighted by Debra Phillips' statement that "This Is The Age Of Electrification."
• The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents and advocates for the interests of the electrical manufacturing industry, which includes manufacturers of products such as lighting, electrical equipment, and data center infrastructure.