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Brown : An Energy Future That Depends on Building A Transmission Backbone

A comprehensive analysis of America's critical need to modernize and expand its electrical transmission infrastructure to support future energy demands. The commentary explores how building a robust transmission backbone is essential for integrating renewable energy sources, supporting data centers, and ensuring grid reliability. The piece emphasizes the role of skilled electrical workers, particularly IBEW members, in constructing this vital infrastructure for the nation's energy security. Source: minotdailynews.com

https://www.minotdailynews.com/opinion/local-columnists/2025/07/energy-future-de…

IBEW, Labor Leaders Announce Support for Latest Data Center Project

IBEW and other labor union leaders have announced their strong support for a major new data center construction project that promises significant employment opportunities. The IBEW says a four-year steady project would allow them to recruit more than 300 new people into their paid apprenticeship. The project emphasizes union-built infrastructure by local workers, representing high-quality construction jobs and workforce development opportunities in the rapidly growing data center sector. Source: fox23.com

https://www.fox23.com/news/labor-union-leaders-announce-support-for-data-center-…

CA: Abundance Clashes with Affordability

California faces a complex challenge balancing its abundance of technological innovation with the affordability concerns surrounding data center development. The state continues to grapple with regulatory frameworks, environmental considerations, and community impacts as tech companies seek to expand their data center footprint. The ongoing debate highlights tensions between economic development, environmental sustainability, and housing affordability in tech-heavy regions. Source: politico.com

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/17/tech-savvy-california-is-still-figuring…

Data Center Boom Creates Huge Opportunities for IBEW Growth (Video)

IBEW video exploring how the massive expansion of data centers across the country is creating unprecedented opportunities for electrical workers and union growth in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure sector.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2T-S-_DcWk&t=50s

Data Centers in Tents: Meta Races to Catch Up

Meta is reportedly building AI data centers in temporary tent structures as CEO Mark Zuckerberg rushes to catch up in the artificial intelligence race, highlighting the urgent infrastructure demands driving the industry.

https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-mark-zuckerberg-building-ai-data-centers-te…

Google to Invest $25B in Data Centers, AI Infrastructure Across Largest US Electric Grid

Google announces a massive $25 billion investment over two years to expand data centers and AI infrastructure across the PJM Interconnection grid, covering 13 states and creating significant opportunities for electrical workers in the nation's largest electric grid region.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/google-to-invest-25-billion-in-data-centers-ai-i…

CoreWeave Commits $6B to PA Data Center

AI cloud computing firm CoreWeave announces plans to invest up to $6 billion in a new data center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, starting with a 100 MW facility expandable to 300 MW, as part of the Trump administration's push to maintain US leadership in AI technology.

https://www.reuters.com/business/coreweave-commits-6-billion-ai-data-center-penn…

Program Increases Renewable Training, Prepares Young Workers for Electrical Careers (EW)

Illinois IBEW program expands renewable energy training opportunities for young workers, preparing the next generation of electricians for careers in the growing clean energy sector while addressing workforce development needs.

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/illinois-program-increases-renewable-training…

Employment Boom: Locals Say Thousands Of Electricians Needed

Wyoming is experiencing a major electrician shortage as data centers drive explosive job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23% growth in electrical trades for Wyoming, with wages rising from $54,000 in 2015 to $62,350 in 2024. Boomer retirements and new data center construction are creating thousands of job opportunities.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/07/06/data-centers-boomer-retirements-make-ele…

The US Grid Attack Looming on the Horizon

Power grid experts warn of record-breaking cyberattacks targeting electricity infrastructure, with utility attacks surging 70% in 2024. The U.S. electrical grid faces increasing vulnerability from nation-state actors like China and Russia, as well as domestic extremist groups targeting critical infrastructure that IBEW members help maintain and protect.

https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-ready-for-a-grid-attack/

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