We have a winner! Sarah Elkins is the lucky recipient of the St. Jude Dream Home in Dardenne Prairie, which was built with the donated services of IBEW Local 1 and IBEW-signatory TJV Electric. Located at 325 Kingsbarn Court, the home is built with the generosity and support of sponsors, trade partners, and the local community. Every dollar raised goes straight to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for funding research and providing care. The home carries an estimated value of $650,000. Tickets for a chance to win the 3,261-square-foot home went on sale in early June. See the winning ticket drawing on Fox 2.

NECA contractor Vision Electric was part of the team led by Contegra Construction Co. that completed the first building at NorthPoint Development River Valley Logistics Center in Maryland Heights, Mo.  The 357,056-square-foot distribution center is the first of three planned for the 94-acre development. Learn more.

That circuit breaker in your home is invaluable for safety, but imagine the role circuit breakers play in industrial, substations & power plants.  In its latest blog, MidStates Energy details “the most reliable and widely used” breaker for high-voltage power systems – the SF6 circuit breaker. It is “a device designed to interrupt current flow using sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas. Known for its arc-quenching properties and insulating performance, SF6 circuit breakers,” its plays “a critical role in protecting infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.” “While SF6 technology offers efficiency and durability, it also requires specialized maintenance and handling to remain safe, effective, and environmentally compliant.” Learn more.