Green Building and Renewable Energy on Long Island
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Working with Long Island's Most Experienced Electricians means that customers of our signatory contractors are able to reduce their ongoing energy and operating costs, and create healthier, safer, and more productive working environments for their workers, improving their health, productivity, and profitability. As more and more companies, developers, commercial real estate firms, healthcare facilities and others on Long Island strive for energy efficiency via the LEED Certification, the Long Island... Read More
IBEW Offers to Fix Skyline Icon At No Cost

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/02/27/kansas-city-electrical-union-says-it-offered-restore-western-auto-sign-free-hoa-rejected-offer/

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IBEW Local 124 offered $600K+ sponsorship to restore iconic Western Auto sign with LEDs and lifetime maintenance, but HOA rejected proposal citing other bids without sponsorship requirements
Workers, Speaker Criticize Plan to Axe Data Center Tax Exemption

https://virginiamercury.com/2026/02/27/workers-speaker-scott-criticize-plan-to-axe-data-center-tax-exemption-as-budgets-advance/

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Virginia workers and House Speaker Don Scott oppose legislative effort to eliminate data center sales tax exemptions as state budget negotiations advance
Why We Don't Put More Power Lines Underground

https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/02/26/underground-power-lines-outages-electricity-utility-blizzard-hurricane

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Analysis of why utilities resist burying power lines despite reduced outages from blizzards and hurricanes, examining cost and technical challenges
$26.5B Secured for Grid Upgrades

https://www.al.com/news/2026/02/alabama-power-secures-part-of-265-billion-loan-for-electrical-grid-upgrades.html

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Alabama Power secures portion of $26.5 billion federal loan program designated for electrical grid infrastructure modernization and upgrades
AI Boom Faces Electric Shock

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-ai-boom-faces-electric-shock-2026-02-25/

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US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity
Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/24/a-win-for-both-electrical-workers-and-ratepayers-in-maine-opinion/

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Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state
Evaluating the Jobs Impact

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/data-centers-get-big-tax-breaks-do-they-create-jobs/34WLOLCK3BBT3O5ZG4XEPYXR7Y/

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IBEW Local 648 says data centers could bring 800-1,200 construction jobs, but researchers warn facilities are capital-intensive while creating few permanent positions despite massive tax breaks
Politicians Retreat on AI Amidst Signs of Rising Backlash

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/22/democrats-2028-retreat-ai-data-centers

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2028 Democratic contenders who backed data centers with tax breaks are suddenly retreating amid growing voter revolt over electricity costs and community impacts
Centers Seek Credit Ratings to Unlock Billions for AI Push

https://www.ft.com/content/e0d9d5f2-c09d-426e-af03-193b488b7b1e

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Data center landlords securing top credit ratings for asset-backed securities to unlock billions in financing, with Compass Datacenters achieving first-ever Aaa rating from Moody's