Sec-Treas Noble : An Even Stronger Retirement (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/an-even-stronger-retirement/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International Secretary Treasurer Paul A. Noble explains the new National Electrical Individual Benefit pension program and encourages local unions to negotiate the employer funded plan as an additional retirement supplement for members

Clean Energy and Union Labor Intersect (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/clean-energy-and-union-labor-intersect-in-nj/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International President Kenneth W. Cooper tours the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey, a 100% union facility where clean energy projects and IBEW labor have come together

Local Introduces More Than 150 Women to Union Electrical Trade (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/local-701-introduces-more-than-150-women-to-union-electrical-trade/?ref=ew

ibew.org: Illinois Local 701 Women's Committee drew more than 150 women to an apprenticeship information expo in late March to showcase careers in the union electrical trade and the benefits of IBEW membership

Utility Training Program Gets Refreshed Look (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/utility-training-program-gets-refreshed-look/?ref=ew

ibew.org: The National Utility Industry Training Fund has launched a new logo and updated website as it expands training programs for IBEW utility members, with new courses in natural gas, drone licensing, and nuclear classifications in development

Pres Cooper : Run for Something (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/run-for-something/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International President Kenneth W. Cooper urges IBEW members and retirees to consider running for public office at all levels of government, noting more than 700 already hold elected positions across the US and Canada

War Accelerates Global Shift from Oil and Gas

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/03/trump-clean-energy-iran-war-global-shift-oil-gas

theguardian.com: The US conflict with Iran is accelerating the global shift away from oil and gas, driving sharp increases in electric vehicle demand across Europe and renewed investment in renewables worldwide despite Trump administration policies favoring fossil fuels

Want Up to $32,000 for School? Apply for Founders Scholarship (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/apply-for-founders-scholarship/

ibew.org reports the IBEW Founders Scholarship is now open for applications offering awards of up to $32000 to members and their families pursuing post-secondary education with a deadline to apply in the coming weeks.

Clean Energy Generation Exceeded Rise in Global Electricity Demand in 2025

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/clean-energy-generation-exceeded-rise-global-electricity-demand-2025

theguardian.com reports a new Ember analysis found clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours in 2025 surpassing total global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours pushing fossil fuel power into decline for the first time on record driven largely by record solar growth in China and India.

Vote Moves S Windsor Warehouse Ahead

https://patch.com/connecticut/southwindsor/vote-moves-south-windsor-warehouse-plan-ahead

patch.com reports South Windsor's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a long-disputed 359640-square-foot distribution facility on Talbot Lane after a court remand ordering the board to comply with a prior ruling despite ongoing resident concerns about truck traffic and air quality.

Weisberg: More Solar Not Gas Will Bring Down Your Electric Bill

https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/20/more-solar-not-gas-will-bring-down-your-electric-bill/

ctmirror.org publishes an op-ed by 108th District state rep candidate Anne Weisberg arguing that expanding solar and reducing permitting barriers rather than gas expansion is the path to lower electric bills for Connecticut ratepayers.