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NTW 6/15: Google renews etA investment, education certificates & more!

Jun 15, 2026

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Industry News

NEMA, ASHRAE and PNNLE Release New Joint Framework for Data Center Construction

NEMA has teamed up with ASHRAE and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to launch the online A.I. Data Center Energy Performance Framework, a comprehensive set of technical standards and industry best practices that will aid data center project developers and facility managers in the design, installation and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure.

Bechtel wins role on $100B Micron New York megafab

Micron tapped Bechtel as the engineering, procurement and construction partner for the first phase of its $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing complex in Clay, New York, according to a Wednesday news release.

NECA News

Google.org Renews Major Investment in Electrical Training

Last Thursday, Google.org announced a second round of funding for the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), the apprenticeship program jointly run by NECA and IBEW, as part of a national $50 million commitment from its AI Opportunity Fund to prepare more than 300,000 American workers across over 20 states. That same day, NECA CEO David Long sat down with Stuart Varney on Fox Business Network to discuss what Google's continued investment really means for the future of American infrastructure, noting that this isn't just about training electricians today but about plotting a course that creates pathways to national security, family-sustaining wages, and long-term opportunities for generations of electrical industry professionals.

NSPC 2026 Education Certificates emailed

Check Your Email for Education Certificates

This morning, [email protected] sent an email with a link to download certificates for educational sessions from the 2026 NECA Safety Professionals Conference. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not see the email in your inbox. If you have any questions or didn’t receive your certificate, please contact the NECA Education Team.

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Help shape our new course series

Help Shape Our New Course Series

NECA is developing a series of on-demand courses for current & aspiring contractors. Designed to bridge the gap between field expertise and business management, this program provides an overview of essential business knowledge and leadership skills needed to run a successful company. We need your input! Participation is entirely online and should take no more than 1 hour per course. Curious about the program? Contact Emily Huesman.