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The latest on team IBEW NECA 665, contractor spotlights, and electrical tips for your home or business.

Aug 24, 2021

3 Cost-Effective Ways to Limit Your Home’s Carbon Emissions

It can be challenging to make the transition away from traditional energy sources for your home. However, using alternative energy...

May 26, 2021

Contractor Spotlight: Megan Doherty of F.D. Hayes Electric Company

"IBEW and NECA are industry partners, not opposing forces."

May 14, 2021

Spotlight on: IBEW 665 President Mike Smith

I’ve worked nonunion and although the owners of the business were nice, there wasn’t any safety training. IBEW is just a better way to live.

Mar 17, 2021

3 Electrical Considerations for Large-Scale Commercial Renovations

Is a large-scale commercial renovation on your horizon? Our team wants to make sure you have the tools and information you need to make...

Feb 8, 2021

Contractor Spotlight: Q&A with Swan Electric President Jennifer Van Dyke

Every month, we highlight one of our amazing contractors to showcase the top-tier services they provide to the greater mid-Michigan...

Jan 8, 2021

IBEW NECA 665 Supports Local Health Care Heroes

IBEW NECA 665 recently provided 400 meals for Sparrow Health System and McLaren–Greater Lansing Hospital staff caring for COVID patients....

Jan 8, 2021

IBEW NECA 665 Supports Sparrow Health System Frontline Workers

IBEW NECA 665 recently donated meals to Sparrow Health System workers who are providing critical care to COVID-19 patients on the...

Dec 10, 2020

10 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to celebrate safely! This holiday season, the IBEW NECA 665 team wants to keep everyone in the Ingham County community...

Nov 17, 2020

Thanksgiving Safety Tips from IBEW NECA 665

This Thanksgiving, the IBEW NECA 665 team wants to make sure you and your family are as safe as possible, in and out of the kitchen. Test...

Oct 19, 2020

Halloween Electrical Safety Tips from IBEW NECA 665

The IBEW NECA 665 team wants to share with you these Halloween electrical safety tips, to make sure you — and everyone who goes bump in...

Oct 13, 2020

Our Story: We are IBEW NECA 665

IBEW 665 in Lansing, Michigan consists of the area's finest electrical and communications contractors. Our mission is to provide the...

Sep 18, 2020

NECA Contractors and IBEW Electricians Lead the Way in Job Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic

Job sites evolve as workers and business owners adopt new protocols The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Michigan...

Mar 24, 2020

We are still open for essential electrical services during COVID-19 response

Under Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order #2020-21 regarding COVID-19, certain aspects of of the construction industry...

Mar 24, 2020

A message to IBEW 665 Brothers and Sisters about COVID-19

Brothers, Sisters and Friends, On March 23, 2020, I closed down IBEW Local 665's Union Hall to visitors until April 13, 2020 at 11:59...

Dec 16, 2019

No Senior Without Christmas • 2019

IBEW NECA 665 are proud sponsors of No Senior Without Christmas, a Tri-County Triad initiative. TRIAD hosted its 19th Annual No Senior...

Apr 2, 2019

New Survey Shows Residents Don’t Want Cheapest Bidder on Government Construction Projects

A majority of residents surveyed in six Michigan counties prefer union electricians over nonunion ones for electrical work on their homes.

Dec 17, 2018

IBEW 665 and NECA Lansing Division Give Back to Community Through ‘No Senior Without Christmas’

The annual program provides boxes of household supplies, non-perishable food and holiday cheer to 350 impoverished seniors.

Dec 7, 2018

IBEW, NECA sponsor Spartans versus Red Wings Alumni Hockey Game benefiting homeless services

“We’re so proud to be supporting this event, which will raise funds to help the most vulnerable people in our community.”