The Luella Hannan Foundation became the first non-profit to use PACE financing with Lean & Green Michigan. Work on this project is being completed by NECA Southeastern Michigan Chapter members and the IBEW Local 58.

Members of IBEW Local 332 of the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, NECA have finished work on the 200 kW commercial solar array and net zero building retrofit on their union hall in San Jose, CA. Set to open later this month, the array allows for all necessary energy to be produced with solar.

NECA Standing Policy 3 recommends adoption of the latest National Electrical Code® edition in the interest of public and building safety. See which states are using the latest NEC with NFPA's adoption map.

The primary focus of the three-day event was to choose the recipients of the full research grants and vote on the Student Community Service Initiative. After hearing the formal presentations, the Council recommended funding three general and two student projects.

The January Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report revealed another strong month of job growth, with steady growth in the construction sector. Specialty construction dominated construction job growth with 26,300 positions added.

The NECA ECAP program, working alongside Pacific Ridge Electric, facilitated the energy auditing, economic modeling, conceptual design, IFC drawings, performance bonding and $3.2 million in financing while administering project management services for the Union Hall project.

The Energy Study Mission educates members on new technologies and opportunities for work in the energy sector by featuring exclusive tours, seminars and group discussions relating to cutting-edge energy projects or research facilities across the country.

ELECTRI Council member Moss Adams LLP offers information about some of the biggest changes in R&D credits that may impact electrical contractors.

In a recent letter (below), Joey Shorter, spoke about his entrance into the organization as the new executive director of ELECTRI International, and his hopes to grow the foundation as a whole.

The National Electrical Contractors Association, the largest North American organization for electrical construction firms, has been reaccredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards development organization.

NECA Premier Partner Graybar Electric has teamed up with NECA Member Guarantee Electrical Company for the Gateway Arch, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial renovation efforts in St. Louis, MO.

A full array of NECA contractor services are being deployed to help build the high-tech 4220 Duncan building in the Cortex Innovation Hub.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine's website ECmag.com recently unveiled new design, faster more robust website.

Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) will host a #EmpoweringElectric Twitter Chat about the electrical workforce on Thursday, Feb 22 at 3pm

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Electrical Contractors Association, John M. Grau, issued a statement in reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address

Links to recent business development news stories across the country.

Specializing in cast-in-place (CIP) high-rises for apartments, condos, and hotels, HMT Electric and IBEW Local 569, this Powering America Team is leading the charge on some of San Diego’s newest skyscrapers.

In a surprise move, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Jan. 8 rejected a Trump administration proposal that would have boosted the coal and nuclear power industries.

With the U.S adding roughly 210,000 new construction jobs in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment rates are low and new project costs are peaking at $1 trillion for November, the industry’s growth keeps it from getting ahead of rising demand for workers.