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Designing and Maintaining 21st Century Electrical Systems

Affiliated Jacksonville Electrical Contractors not only maintain electrical systems and wiring, we desgin them Our contractors are skilled trade’s people and are experts in the design, implementation, and installation of the electrical and energy management systems and are regarded by the industry as highly trained professionals. You can be assured of absolutely sound engineering... more ...

Pres Cooper The IBEW Is Wired for Change

Meet The Jacksonville Electricians

A common, prevailing notion in the Florida construction industry is that it costs more to work with organized electricians or electrical contractors. Jacksonville's customers and business owners are increasingly recognizing this as a myth. Sure, you can always go the lowest dollar on anything in life. However, it is also always true that you get what you pay for. Going for the lowest... more ...

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Electrical Apprentices Get NFL-Style Draft Celebration for New Jobs

https://www.cantonrep.com/story/business/2025/06/25/ibew-540-hosts-apprentice-draft-day-at-pro-football-hall-of-fame/84338406007/

IBEW Local 540 creates exciting NFL draft-style event to celebrate electrical apprentices being selected for job placements, hosted at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Source: cantonrep.com

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AI Is Consuming More Power Than The Grid Can Handle. Nuclear Might Be The Answer.

https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/analysis-nuclear-the-answer-to-ai-power-demands/

Analysis explores how artificial intelligence's massive energy consumption is straining electrical grids and examines nuclear power as a potential solution to meet growing demand. Source: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca

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Unlocking AI's Grid Modernization Potential

https://fas.org/publication/unlocking-ai-grid-modernization-potential/

Report examines how artificial intelligence technologies can be leveraged to modernize and improve electrical grid infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Source: fas.org

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Immigration Battle Moves to the Workplace

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/ice-los-angeles-protests-immigration

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Call Your Senators: IBEW Jobs at Risk

https://ibew.org/call-your-senators/

IBEW urges members to contact senators about legislation that could threaten electrical worker jobs and union protections, emphasizing the need for political action to safeguard the industry - source: ibew.org

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AI Boom Boosting Demand for Electricians, Just Not in This City

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/ai-boom-great-for-electricians-outside-industry-hub-in-sf/article_b9ccdb75-2b19-4cce-89fb-c3ed25fdfd37.html

While AI infrastructure development creates massive demand for electricians nationwide, San Francisco ironically sees limited local opportunities despite being a tech hub, with most electrical work happening in surrounding areas - source: sfexaminer.com

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