The NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation (NEMA) has publishedFB 2.20-2007 SelectionandInstallationGuidelinesfor Fittings for Use with Flexible ElectricalConduit and Cable.
Dubbed "NEMA Premium"--a standard created last year by the NationalElectricalManufacturersAssociation for motors between 1 hp and 200 hp--these motors offer a few extra percentage points of energy efficiency and sell for roughly 25% more than motors meeting minimum federal standards.