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Report: America May Not Need a Massive Energy Build-Out to Power the AI Revolution

A Duke University study suggests that the existing U.S. electricity infrastructure can support the growth of data centers necessary for artificial intelligence advancements without significant new power plant construction, provided that data centers incorporate some flexibility in their energy consumption. Source: cfr.org

https://www.cfr.org/blog/america-may-not-need-massive-energy-build-out-power-ai-…

Pres Cooper : A Great Achievement (EW)

President Cooper reflects on the IBEW's recent achievements and outlines strategic initiatives for strengthening the union's position in the electrical industry. | Source: ibew.org

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officer…

The Apprenticeship Revolution (EW)

An in-depth look at how IBEW's apprenticeship programs are evolving to meet the demands of modern electrical work and clean energy technologies. | Source: ibew.org

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-the-apprenticesh…

Sec-Treas Noble : Celebrating Black History (EW)

Secretary-Treasurer Noble commemorates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of African American electrical workers to the IBEW and the labor movement. | Source: ibew.org

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officer…

EWMC Gives Back Year-Round (EW-Photo Gallery)

Photo gallery showcasing the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus's community service initiatives and outreach programs throughout the year. | Source: ibew.org

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-ewmc.html

IBEW Spearheads Labor Coalition at Forefront of State's Green Energy Transition

IBEW leads coalition of labor unions in Colorado to ensure workers' interests are protected and promoted during the state's transition to renewable energy sources. | Source: ksjd.org

https://www.ksjd.org/2025-01-21/new-labor-coalition-wants-colorados-unions-at-th…

Governor Visits Local to Sign Historic Clean Energy Bill (EW)

Coverage of the governor's visit to an IBEW local union hall for the signing of landmark clean energy legislation, highlighting the union's role in shaping policy. | Source: ibew.org

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-circuits.html

Drones: Examining Risks to the US Electric Grid

Source: dronelife.com - A comprehensive analysis of drone-related security threats to electrical infrastructure, examining potential vulnerabilities in the US power grid and proposed countermeasures to protect critical energy facilities from unauthorized drone activity.

https://dronelife.com/2025/01/31/are-drones-a-threat-to-nuclear-power-plants-exa…

US to Deploy Molten Salt Reactors to Turn Wastewater into Freshwater

Source: interestingengineering.com - Innovative project launches to utilize molten salt reactor technology for water desalination, creating new opportunities for electrical workers in the nuclear sector while addressing water scarcity challenges in drought-prone regions.

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-energy-water-desalination-texa…

CN, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike

Source: freightwaves.com - Canadian National Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have reached a tentative agreement, averting potential strike action. The deal covers approximately 750 signal and communications workers across Canada.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-ibew-reach-tentative-agreement-avoid-strike

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