National Electric Light Association

The National Electric Light Association (NELA), founded in 1885, was an organization aimed at promoting the use of electric lighting and advancing the electric power industry in the United States. It provided a platform for professionals to share knowledge, standards, and innovations related to electric lighting. Over time, NELA evolved, merging with other organizations, and contributed to the establishment of industry practices and technologies we rely on today. Ultimately, its efforts helped to popularize electrical lighting, facilitating widespread adoption and shaping modern infrastructure and society.