NYECA - 2026 Annual Review

2 3 THE FUTURE OF THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY IN NEW YORK We are entering a decade defined by electrification, technology, and unprecedented investment. NYECA is here to make sure our contractors don’t just keep pace—but lead. The future will reward contractors who embrace innovation with discipline and purpose. NYECA is committed to giving our members the training, advocacy, and partnerships they need to compete—and win—in a transformed market. - Peter Rescigno As NYECA continues to champion safety- first leadership, the Association remains focused on progress, innovation, and collaboration. New York’s electrical construction industry is entering a transformative decade, driven by major investment, rapid technological change, and evolving regulations. From grid modernization and clean energy to data centers, megaprojects, and AI-driven infrastructure, demand for highly skilled electrical contractors is accelerating. At the same time, competition is intensifying and compliance requirements are growing, making regulatory fluency, workforce readiness, and digital capability more critical than ever. In this complex environment, NYECA serves as both a stabilizing force and a driver of progress—expanding education and training, strengthening labor-management partnerships, advancing advocacy, and elevating safety as a competitive advantage. Through initiatives like NextGen and a renewed commitment to collaboration and community, NYECA is preparing its members to lead the industry forward— ensuring they remain the safest, most skilled, and most future-ready electrical professionals in New York. NYECA’S STRATEGIC PLAN • Preparing Contractors for Complex, Technology-Driven Work Through expanded education offerings—AI readiness, smart systems, energy management, estimating analytics. • Strengthening Labor-Management Partnerships Ensuring Local Union No. 3 IBEW’s highly trained workforce is aligned with tomorrow’s skill demands. • Expanding Advocacy at the City, State & Federal Level Focusing on issues including retainage, TDI, bidding fairness, public investment, liability reform, energy policy, and regulatory modernization. • Cultivating the Next Generation of Electrical Leaders The new NextGen Program builds skills, networks, and leadership capacity. • Elevating Safety as a Strategic Advantage Digital reporting, training tools, and site-level technology integration. • Creating a Stronger, More Connected Contractor Community Events, study tours, and peer learning that build unity across the Association. “ “ “ “ Powe r i ng What ’ s Ne x t For New Yor k 2 2