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
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
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
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
Photo gallery showcasing the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus's community service initiatives and outreach programs throughout the year. | Source: ibew.org
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
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
Source: nytimes.com - Recent administrative decisions to pause climate-related infrastructure spending have led to widespread job freezes in the renewable energy sector and the suspension of multiple clean energy construction projects, impacting thousands of electrical workers nationwide.
Source: nytimes.com - In a stark warning for homeowners, new research suggests that climate change and insurance market instability are eroding property values across the United States. Analysis reveals increasing challenges to US home values, including climate-related risks, insurance market volatility, and potential long-term economic impacts on residential real estate markets.
Source: calmatters.org - Artificial intelligence advancements are revolutionizing nuclear power plant operations and safety systems, potentially paving the way for a nuclear energy revival in California. New AI-driven safety protocols and operational efficiencies are addressing historical concerns about nuclear energy.