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POWERFORWARD DUPAGE IS THE AUTHORITY AND THE BENCHMARK FOR ELECTRICAL EXPERTISE, ENERGY & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES.

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In the Spotlight

Featuring a dozen union trade affiliates and with over 600 in attendance, the 2024 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo was a success. We will be announcing the date for next year’s Expo in early 2025!

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FIND SKILLED ELECTRICAL TALENT

Our membership includes the most highly skilled and trained electricians and the most sought-after electrical contractors. For the most complete directory of electrical talent in Northeastern Illinois, connect HERE. 

IN THE NEWS

PowerForward DuPage and the IBEW Local 701 have once again partnered with Santa’s Christmas Charities in presenting Santa’s Holly Jolly Sleigh Tour! This holiday tradition runs nightly in Naperville from Nov. 30 – Dec. 11!
 

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POWERFORWARD DUPAGE MATTERS

It matters to us that all electrical energy and communications projects in Illinois are designed and installed with the most state-of-the-art solutions possible. That’s because we believe in supporting the future of our community’s environment from the safety of our buildings to long-term sustainable strategies to meet our energy demands.

There are no shortcuts in electrical services and communication systems. You need skilled design, electrical expertise and a solution driven approach as well as access to the latest emerging technologies, electrical companies and electrical services.

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Who we are.

The Benchmark and Touchstone for Quality.

PowerForward DuPage is a group of individuals and organizations in Chicagoland area, who are considered the benchmark by which electrical expertise, energy solutions and communications technologies are evaluated—and the touchstone for current information regarding the latest in emerging energy technologies. Our common purpose is to ensure that companies and individuals have access to skilled, highly trained electrical expertise as well as to information about the most current energy and communication technologies solutions.

We believe that safety and investments should never be compromised.

We strive to act as a professional partner with businesses and individuals so that electrical, energy and communication projects can be completed safely, on-time, on-budget. Our first-class management team and professional workforce provides businesses with talent expertly trained to complete a project using the most efficient method possible.

Our PowerForward market sectors include:  Industrial, Commercial, Residential, General Contractors, Electricians, Management Professionals, Tele/Data Technicians, Design/Build, Maintenance.

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What we do.

PowerForward DuPage members and partners are involved in all aspects of electrical and communication work. From major commercial and industrial construction, to high-tech medical projects, residential renovation and construction—as well as any projects with demands for emerging energy or telecommunication solutions.

Work includes: General Electrical, Institutional Building & Energy Management, Computer Installations, Data Centers, Sound/Communications, Telephone/Data, Street Light/Traffic Signal, Fire Alarms, Solar or Wind Power Installations, Sign Installation and Maintenance, Electrical Testing Services, Lightning Protection, Lighting Maintenance and Security Systems.

Areas PowerForward DuPage electrical contractors and electricians are based: Addison, Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge.

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