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With Energy Demand Surging, Experts Caution Against Choosing 'Favorite' Sources

As energy demand continues to surge driven by AI data centers and industrial growth, energy experts warn against favoring particular energy sources over others. The rapid increase in electricity needs requires an "all-of-the-above" approach that includes traditional and renewable sources to ensure grid reliability. This balanced perspective is particularly relevant for IBEW members who work across all energy sectors, from coal and natural gas plants to solar and wind installations. Source: msn.com
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/with-energy-demand-surging-experts-cauti…

IBEW : Leading Us Into the Future

IBEW Local 11 highlights the union's critical role in building America's electrical infrastructure for the future. The article emphasizes how IBEW members are leading the transition to new energy technologies while maintaining grid reliability and safety standards. From renewable energy installations to smart grid technology and data center construction, IBEW electricians are at the forefront of modernizing America's electrical systems and ensuring the skilled workforce needed for emerging technologies. Source: ibew11.org
https://ibew11.org/2025/07/ibew-leading-us-into-the-future/

Members Recognized for Electricians Without Borders Work

IBEW Local 3 members have been recognized for their volunteer work with Electricians Without Borders, demonstrating the union's commitment to humanitarian electrical work. The program sends skilled electricians to provide essential electrical infrastructure in underserved communities both domestically and internationally. This recognition highlights the professional expertise and community service ethic that IBEW members bring to critical electrical projects beyond their regular employment. Source: nycclc.org
https://nycclc.org/news/local-3-ibew-members-volunteer-electricians-without

Locals Team with Urban League to Assist Low Income Homeowners

IBEW Locals 1 and 309 have partnered with the Urban League to provide free security camera installations for low-income homeowners, combining union skills with community service. The initiative demonstrates how IBEW members use their electrical expertise to improve home security and safety in underserved neighborhoods. This partnership exemplifies the union's commitment to community engagement while providing practical electrical services that enhance public safety and security. Source: labortribune.com
https://labortribune.com/ibew-locals-1-309-team-up-with-urban-league-to-install-…

Google Partners to Achieve Carbon-Free Energy at Scale

Google has announced a major partnership to deploy carbon-free energy storage solutions at scale, representing significant opportunities for IBEW electricians in renewable energy infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on advanced energy storage technologies that will require skilled electrical workers for installation, maintenance, and integration with existing power systems. This partnership reflects the growing demand for IBEW expertise in cutting-edge clean energy technologies and grid-scale storage projects. Source: renewableenergymagazine.com
https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/storage/energy-dome-and-google-partner-t…

Electricians Sit Idle as Green Energy Projects Halt

IBEW electricians across Maine are experiencing significant job losses as green energy projects stall due to federal incentive cuts. Maine's clean energy progress has slowed as solar projects stall, with unions reporting around 100 jobs lost due to canceled contracts and a 40 percent decline in apprenticeship applications. The uncertainty around federal tax credits is causing companies to delay or cancel renewable energy projects that had been in development, directly impacting IBEW members and union growth. Source: newscentermaine.com
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-electricians-idle-green…

How Administration's AI Plan Will Affect Energy in the US

The Trump administration's ambitious AI development plan calls for massive data center construction that will significantly impact US energy infrastructure. President Donald Trump's plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation's ability to power it. The initiative promises substantial work opportunities for IBEW electricians in data center construction, power plant development, and grid infrastructure upgrades needed to support AI computing demands. Source: apnews.com
https://apnews.com/article/trump-artificial-intelligence-energy-data-centers-f21…

Will Administration's New Tax Law Raise US Power Bills

The Trump administration's recently signed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is expected to significantly impact electricity bills across the US. The law ends tax incentives for wind and solar projects and is expected to drive up electricity bills across the U.S., according to a nonpartisan think tank. The legislation eliminates renewable energy tax credits while maintaining support for traditional energy sources, potentially shifting the cost burden to consumers and affecting the competitive landscape of power generation. Source: ft.com
https://www.ft.com/content/43174fe8-a875-4b19-bd78-77e4b6081fb0

Brown : An Energy Future That Depends on Building A Transmission Backbone

A comprehensive analysis of America's critical need to modernize and expand its electrical transmission infrastructure to support future energy demands. The commentary explores how building a robust transmission backbone is essential for integrating renewable energy sources, supporting data centers, and ensuring grid reliability. The piece emphasizes the role of skilled electrical workers, particularly IBEW members, in constructing this vital infrastructure for the nation's energy security. Source: minotdailynews.com
https://www.minotdailynews.com/opinion/local-columnists/2025/07/energy-future-de…

IBEW, Labor Leaders Announce Support for Latest Data Center Project

IBEW and other labor union leaders have announced their strong support for a major new data center construction project that promises significant employment opportunities. The IBEW says a four-year steady project would allow them to recruit more than 300 new people into their paid apprenticeship. The project emphasizes union-built infrastructure by local workers, representing high-quality construction jobs and workforce development opportunities in the rapidly growing data center sector. Source: fox23.com
https://www.fox23.com/news/labor-union-leaders-announce-support-for-data-center-…

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