NECA CEO David Long discusses the current state of the electrical construction industry, addressing workforce challenges, sustainability initiatives, and the partnership between NECA and IBEW in meeting growing demand for skilled electricians across America. Source: youtube.com

IBEW Local 1393 announces plans for potential strike action against Duke Energy Indiana, representing nearly 1,000 union members who rejected the company's final contract offer by a 2-to-1 margin after negotiations that began in January stalled over wages and working conditions. Source: msn.com

New York City's Pathways to Industrial and Construction Careers program provides essential tools and resources to electrical apprentices, supporting IBEW training initiatives and helping workers succeed in their electrical trades education and career development. Source: wnylabortoday.com

The IBEW community rallies to support the family of a lineman tragically killed in a helicopter accident while performing utility work, launching a fundraiser to provide financial assistance for his surviving son and help cover education and living expenses. Source: riverbender.com

A union electrician and vice president of IBEW Local 915 becomes the first Democrat to announce candidacy for Florida Senate District 14 special election, bringing labor union perspective and working-class advocacy to the political race. Source: floridapolitics.com

IBEW Local 1837 members held an informational picket at Eversource's Manchester headquarters following months of stalled negotiations for their first contract covering System Operators who manage transmission and distribution electric grids across Eversource's New Hampshire service territory. Source: manchester.inklink.news

TRITEC Real Estate Co. and The Olayan Group secure $166.2 million Freddie Mac-backed refinancing for The Core at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, a 388-unit mixed-use development completed in 2024 that includes 83,500 square feet of office and retail space as part of the master-planned Station Yards project. Source: multihousingnews.com

Recent developments suggest potential resilience in the U.S. wind industry despite regulatory challenges, with implications for Long Island's offshore wind projects and regional renewable energy infrastructure development moving forward. Source: cleantechnica.com

Analysis examines the challenging regulatory environment facing U.S. offshore wind development, including projects planned for Long Island waters, as policy changes create uncertainty for renewable energy infrastructure investments and construction timelines. Source: cleantechnica.com

Danish offshore wind developer Orsted announces a $9.4 billion rights issue to fund renewable energy projects while facing regulatory hostility from the current administration toward offshore wind development, impacting Long Island's planned wind energy infrastructure. Source: wsj.com