About the West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter of the NECA

The West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association is dedicated to the promotion of the electrical construction and maintenance industry throughout West Virginia, southwestern Virginia, eastern Ohio, and Kentucky. Its membership consists of all sizes of electrical contractors which perform work in many markets including: commercial, industrial, residential, telecommunications, low voltage, fiber optics, instrumentation, etc.

The Chapter is also proud to have an Associate Member category where businesses that serve electrical contractors and the industry, can participate in Chapter activities and make a valuable contribution. NECA members actively participate in shaping the marketplace to enhance the quality of work performed, improve customer satisfaction and promote job safety. NECA also believes in the merits of fair competition, and to that end, it advocates a level playing field for all competitors. The following are some of the many areas that NECA members strive to make a positive impact:

  • WV Division of Labor & Contractors Licensing

  • WV Fire Marshal's Office & Electrician Licensing

  • Ohio Contractors Certification (O.C.I.E.B.)

  • Federal Prevailing Wage

  • Public Service Commission of West Virginia

  • Public Utility Commission of Ohio

  • Appalachian Construction Users Council

  • Many more important agencies, committees and groups

The Chapter also works closely with six Local Unions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) that fall within its service territory: #141 Wheeling, #317 Huntington, #466 Charleston, #596 Clarksburg, #968 Parkersburg and #972 Marietta. Chapter members serve on many joint I.B.E.W./NECA committees such as: labor agreement negotiations, pension funds, health and welfare funds, and joint apprenticeship and training (J.A.T.C.) The I.B.E.W. and NECA work in cooperation to provide the best possible product for the electrical consumer.