Registration is now open for our biggest event of the year... the 2025 NECA Convention & Trade Show in Chicago, IL! This four-day event equips electrical contractors of all sizes and specialties with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing market.

NECA is committed to cultivating the next generation of industry leaders and national advocates. We invite you to identify and register a rising leader from your company to attend the NECA NextGen Fly-In—a unique opportunity to engage with the legislative process at the national level.

From permitting reform to tax policy and project labor agreements, 2025 has brought major legislative and regulatory changes impacting electrical contractors. NECA’s Government Affairs team is on the front lines—fighting for your business and our industry’s future.

Click below to catch up on the latest wins, challenges, and what’s next—and Subscribe to Inside Washington so you never miss a beat.

We’re proud to announce that Google will be supporting the electrical training ALLIANCE in our mission to enhance training for over 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices.

This exciting initiative with Google has the potential to increase the electrical workforce pipeline by 70% over the next five years!

The Project Excellence Awards honor NECA member-contractors for outstanding commitment, professionalism, and ingenuity in delivering electrical projects across 13 market sectors.

NECA will accept submissions for the 2025 Project Excellence Awards from March 3 to July 3, 2025. Winners will be recognized on stage at NECA 2025 Chicago!

In the U.S., electrical contracting is an industry valued at over $255 billion annually, made up of over 70,000 electrical contracting firms employing over 500,000 electrical workers.