Take action today to support H.R 1 Lowering Energy Costs Act which seeks to make meaningful permitting reforms that would allow for a streamlined permitting process for infrastructure, mining, and energy projects to become operational faster.  

Permitting reform has long been a priority for NECA contractors nationwide. Despite efforts to address reforms to the system, the permitting process has continued to slow down projects of all sizes and scope. Federal permitting reform for energy, minerals, and infrastructure projects is imperative and would allow for projects to come online faster and provide much-needed relief to NECA contractors performing this work. Take action today to support H.R 1 to bring meaningful reforms to the federal permitting process. It is critical that we make our voices heard so this legislation can pass the House and engage the Senate to come to the negotiating table. Be sure to take action and visit NECA’s legislative action center to submit your pre-written letter to your Member of Congress. 

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) will host a webinar on April 4, 2023, 2–3 p.m. ET discussing the State of the Practice in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Site Design. National experts will discuss key considerations in the design of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, such as:

• Accessibility
• Security
• Parking
• Operations
• Maintenance.

The purpose is to inform state and local agencies, site hosts, utilities, and other stakeholders on approaching the design of EV charging stations that conform to National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program requirements.

Participants will leave the webinar with a better understanding of best practices around EV charging site design. This is the second of four webinars related to EV charging station site design. Download a recording of the March 23, 2023 webinar on site evaluation.

Register now.

The Women in NECA and Future Leaders (WINFL) Leadership Conference features two full days of education and breakout sessions including featured speakers, group discussions and networking opportunities for both groups.

The Women in NECA and Future Leaders (WINFL) conference will precede NECA Now 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Both NECA Now and WINFL will be held at the J.W. Marriott Hill Country. For more information on NECA Now, please click here. Please note, the registration link will lead you to the NECA Now landing page but you will have the option to choose which event(s) you would like to attend.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 10!

Please join us in San Antonio, TX! Far from your typical meeting, NECA NOW 2023 is a three-day Executive Leadership Conference focused on your professional and personal growth. This Executive Leadership Conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to gain insights on leadership development with presentation by top business experts. 

CHAPTER EVENT

The Chicago & Cook County Chapter, NECA has a Chapter Dinner scheduled for the evening of April 18, 2023 in the Cherry Bark Room of the 18 Oaks!

ELECTRI Updates

A NEW BEGINNING – ELECTRI held its first Connection Summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This gathering brought together contractors and industry allies from across North America. There were informative discussions about the state of and opportunities for electrical contracting work in Puerto Rico. The 50+ participants enjoyed both the business agenda and the social program. For the 2023 Student Passport Project, the Iowa State University NECA Student Chapter spent several days ahead of the Summit working with ELECTRI Council volunteers to install much-needed residential solar panels and a generator.

The ELECTRI Connection Summit takes over for ELECTRI’s former Cross-Border meetings. The Summit format will include many more local representatives of the electrical industry and ties the Student Passport project directly to Council volunteers who help design and execute the work properly. Please click the link below for a full re-cap of every event at the Summit.

IT TAKES A WHOLE VILLAGE - Orvil Anthony, Jr. knows that leading Fisk Electric is not a one-man accomplishment. He is very clear that keeping the firm successful takes a village. He also acknowledges that continued growth means you must never stop setting goals – for the company and for yourself. Click here for Orvil’s Think Like a Leader conversation.

ELECTRI International Quick Links

ELECTRI Meetings    ELECTRI Research    Council Room Sessions  Prefab 101 Videos  Think Like A Leader  

At NECA Business Development, our mission is to empower our members with the expertise, resources, and innovative strategies they need to succeed in a dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape. This conference is designed to provide a platform for growth, collaboration, and game-changing opportunities that allows contractors to stay ahead of the curve and achieve their full potential. Our goal is to help our members thrive in today's competitive and rapidly-changing business world.

Please click the link for a recent update from NECA Government Affairs. If you have any questions regarding the update, please reach out to NECA Government Affairs to: Hadlea Bender, Specialist at:  (713) 870-8619 / Jared Karbowsky, Director, Government Affairs, National Electrical Contractors Association at: 443-975-2932 

Please click on the link for information regarding these upcoming events!

Please click on the link for the current edition of "NECA Alert."

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee recently approved a number of educational stipends for various events throughout 2023. Please click on the link for the current listing.

The registrations will be reimbursed to the applicable companies after the Conference. After you have registered for the applicable event, please e-mail a copy of your completed registration transaction to the Association office at registration@ecachicago.com.  This will allow us to have a record of your registration information, should you need any assistance after registering.