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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 ...	President Biden Special Message to the IBEW	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 ...
Wolfson Children's Hospital Customer: Baptist Medical Center Project: Wolfson Children's Hospital Project Type: Labor Agreement Number of Electricians Employed on This Project: 54 When Russell Harper,... more ...	Administration Delivers on the Infrastructure Promise Modernizing the electric grid. Decarbonizing transportation. Investing in the future. Good job opportunities for Americans. All are moving forward with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest infrastructure law in generations – and with it jobs for IBEW members in nearly every branch. On Facebook... more ...	Build Back Better How President Biden’s actions benefit working families and IBEW members Modernizing the electric grid. Decarbonizing transportation. Investing in the future. Good job opportunities for Americans. All are moving forward with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest infrastructure law in generations – and with it jobs for IBEW members in nearly every branch. Read the... more ...

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Outgoing Administration Names AI, Climate as Top Issues

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/13/nx-s1-5254157/biden-trump-foreign-policy-ai-climate

Administration officials identify artificial intelligence and climate change as critical priorities for national security and economic policy in their final year. Source: npr.org

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Pres Biden Accelerates IRA Outflows

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/14/biden-trump-climate-change-funds

Administration announces expedited deployment of Inflation Reduction Act funds for clean energy projects and infrastructure development across multiple states. Source: theguardian.com

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IBEW Joins Trades Agreement for Solar Grazing Ctr

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/09/3007008/0/en/Three-Trade-Union-Agreement-Signed-for-Grange-Solar-Grazing-Center.html

IBEW partners with other major trade unions in groundbreaking agreement for innovative solar facility combining renewable energy with sustainable agriculture practices. Source: globenewswire.com

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$1.3B Center City Arena Plan Ditched

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officials-sixers-abandon-center-city-plan-will-stay-in-south-philly/4075455/

Philadelphia 76ers abandon proposed $1.3 billion downtown arena project, opting instead to remain at their current South Philadelphia location. Source: nbcphiladelphia.com

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Revolutionizing Clean Energy: The Vineyard Wind 1 Project (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwxTrr5xCZA

Explore the groundbreaking Vineyard Wind 1 project, America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm. Watch IBEW electricians at work installing cutting-edge renewable energy infrastructure off the Massachusetts coast. Source: newhavenindependent.org

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Modern Electrical Industry Training: Computer-Mediated Learning (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otj9ADkPTeU

Discover how IBEW is embracing digital transformation in apprenticeship training. This video showcases innovative computer-based learning tools and virtual simulations used to train the next generation of electrical workers. Source: youtube.org

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