IBEW Hour Power Award Nominations

The 2019 IBEW Hour Power Awards have officially opened! We're looking for a journeyman mentor, apprentice, and instructor who've gone above and beyond the call to duty. Nominate them now and they could be the next winner!
Every year, the IBEW gives three very deserving individuals recognition for the outstanding work they do in the construction and maintenance industry. A journeyman mentor, apprentice, and instructor are chosen for his or her outstanding leadership and guidance in the IBEW. Nominations are now open, so we want you to nominate someone you think has elevated a higher standard... Read More

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DOE Issues First Solicitation for Data Center and Energy Co-Location on Designated Federal Land

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/doe-issues-first-solicitation-for-ai-7177375/

The Department of Energy has released its first formal solicitation for private sector partners to develop AI data centers and energy infrastructure on federal lands, with applications due November 7, 2025. The initiative focuses on four selected sites: Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, and Savannah River Site. This represents significant potential work opportunities for electrical contractors and IBEW members in data center construction and energy infrastructure projects. Source: jdsupra.com

Local Hosts Longtime Labor Ally in Show of Solidarity

https://ibew11.org/2025/08/ibew-11-hosts-longtime-labor-ally-schiff-in-show-of-solidarity/

IBEW Local 11 hosted longtime labor ally Representative Adam Schiff in a demonstration of solidarity and political engagement. The event highlights the ongoing relationship between electrical workers and supportive political leaders who champion union interests and workers' rights. The gathering represents the union's commitment to building political alliances that advance the interests of electrical workers and the broader labor movement. Source: ibew11.org

2 Entergy Workers Injured After Transformer Explodes

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/09/08/2-electrical-workers-injured-after-transformer-explodes-in-the-woodlands/

Two Entergy electrical workers were injured when a transformer exploded in The Woodlands, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in electrical utility work. The incident underscores the dangerous conditions that electrical workers face daily and the importance of rigorous safety protocols, proper training, and protective equipment in utility operations. The event serves as a reminder of the risks inherent in electrical work and the need for continued vigilance in worker safety practices. Source: click2houston.com

Administration Halts Nearly Completed Wind Energy Project in Connecticut

https://ctmirror.org/2025/09/11/did-trump-shut-down-a-nearly-completed-wind-energy-project-in-connecticut/

The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop work order on August 22, 2025, halting construction of the Revolution Wind project, which was 80% complete with all offshore foundations installed and 45 of 65 wind turbines in place. The $4 billion offshore wind farm was designed to power over 350,000 homes and was slated for completion by end of 2026. Connecticut and Rhode Island have filed lawsuits to overturn the order, citing national security concerns without identified legal violations.

Solar Firm Lays Off Almost All CT Workers as Administration Cancels Tax Credits

https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-08-28/posigen-layoffs-connecticut-trump-revolution-wind

PosiGen, a Louisiana-based solar energy company specializing in leasing panels to low and moderate-income residents, laid off 78 workers from its Connecticut offices in Danbury, Shelton, and Wethersfield on August 24, 2025. The company cited financing difficulties worsened by the Trump administration's tax package ending federal renewable energy tax credits by end of 2025. Only 8 employees remain in Connecticut as the company seeks additional funding.

Administration Takes Credit for Infrastructure Projects Funded by Biden Legislation

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-is-taking-credit-for-infrastructure-projects-funded-by-biden-legislation-he-opposed/ar-AA1M4bYa

The Trump administration has begun taking credit for various infrastructure improvements and projects that were actually funded through legislation passed during the Biden presidency, including initiatives that Trump previously opposed. The practice raises questions about transparency in federal project attribution and public understanding of funding sources for major infrastructure developments.

Inside Microsoft's Plans for the 'Most Advanced AI Data Center in the World'

https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/09/18/inside-the-worlds-most-powerful-ai-datacenter/

Microsoft unveils ambitious plans for what it claims will be the world's most advanced AI data center, representing a massive infrastructure project that will create significant opportunities for electrical contractors and IBEW members. The facility will require extensive electrical work, including advanced power systems, cooling infrastructure, and specialized electrical installations to support cutting-edge artificial intelligence computing operations. The project exemplifies the growing demand for skilled electrical workers in the expanding AI and data center sector. Source: blogs.microsoft.com

Plan to Convert Residence Inn in Shelton into 96 Apartments Approved

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/plan-to-convert-residence-inn-in-shelton-into-96-apartments-approved

Local authorities have approved plans to convert a Residence Inn extended-stay hotel in Shelton, Connecticut into 96 apartment units. The adaptive reuse project reflects ongoing efforts to address housing shortages by repurposing existing commercial hospitality properties into residential units. The conversion is part of broader trends in Connecticut to increase housing supply through creative redevelopment of underutilized commercial properties.