Raises Approved in New IBEW Deal

https://www.gridleyherald.com/2026/02/04/562520/gridley-approves-raises-in-new-ibew-deal

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Gridley city officials have approved wage increases as part of a new contract agreement with IBEW union members. The deal includes raises for electrical workers and represents progress in ongoing labor negotiations.
Pres Cooper: The Nuclear Renaissance (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/the-nuclear-renaissance/?ref=ew

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An in-depth look at the renewed role of nuclear energy in meeting America's growing power needs, including workforce implications and long-term infrastructure planning.
Member Breaks Down Barriers, Brings Others With Her (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/philadelphia-member-breaks-down-barriers/?ref=ew

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A profile highlighting a union member's leadership and advocacy, focusing on mentorship, inclusion, and expanding access to skilled electrical careers.
Sec Treas Noble: Powering Our Future (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/powering-our-future/?ref=ew

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A discussion on strategies for strengthening the nation's energy infrastructure, investing in training, and preparing the next generation of electrical workers.
The Great Power Up: Navigating America's Surging Demand for Electricity

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-great-power-up-navigating-america-s-4741864/

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An analysis of the legal, regulatory, and infrastructure challenges created by rapidly increasing electricity demand across the United States.
These Places Are Likely to Have Electric Grid Problems

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/these-places-are-likely-to-have-electric-grid-problems/ar-AA1W3KQo?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

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A report identifying regions most at risk for electric grid strain, examining aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and rising energy consumption.
Code of Excellence Brings Quote, Refreshing Change for Local (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/code-of-excellence-local-125/?ref=ew

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How the Code of Excellence initiative is improving labor-management relationships, raising jobsite standards, and delivering better outcomes for workers and contractors.
Generation Outages to Surge on Largest US Electric Grid

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/generation-outages-surge-largest-us-electric-grid-2026-02-03/

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Power generation outages are expected to increase significantly on the nation's largest electric grid. The anticipated surge raises concerns about grid reliability and highlights the critical need for skilled electrical workers to maintain infrastructure.
US Leads Record Global Surge In Gas-fired Power Driven by AI Demands

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/29/gas-power-ai-climate

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Gas-fired power plant development in the US nearly tripled in 2025, driven primarily by energy-hungry AI data centers. More than a quarter of all global gas power pipeline projects are now in the US, with over a third of newly proposed capacity explicitly linked to data center projects. The boom raises concerns about long-term emissions and threatens to derail climate goals.
Administration's Biggest Climate Rollback Stalls Over Court Fears

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/01/29/endangerment-finding-repeal-delay/

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Trump administration officials have delayed finalizing the repeal of EPA's 2009 "endangerment finding" - the scientific foundation for most federal climate regulations - over concerns the proposal is too legally weak to withstand court challenges. The finding underpins greenhouse gas rules for vehicles, power plants, and other major pollution sources.