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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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Opponents Ask Interior Sec to Halt Offshore Projects

https://newbedfordlight.org/offshore-wind-foes-ask-trumps-interior-secretary-to-halt-all-projects/

Groups opposing offshore wind development have petitioned the Interior Secretary to stop all offshore wind projects, citing concerns about impacts on fishing industries and marine ecosystems. Source: newbedfordlight.org

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Solar, Battery Storage to Lead New US Generating Capacity

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586

EIA report shows solar power and battery storage technologies will dominate new electricity generating capacity additions in the United States, outpacing traditional fossil fuel sources. Source: eia.gov

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MIT Engineers: Solar, Batteries Would Stabilize Grid After Cyberattacks

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/24/mit-engineers-say-solar-batteries-could-stabilize-grid-after-cyberattacks/

Research from MIT reveals that distributed solar generation and battery storage systems could help maintain grid stability and provide critical power following cyberattacks on centralized energy infrastructure. Source: pv-magazine.com

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Leveraging Surplus Interconnection Could Unleash 800 GW of US Grid Energy

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/surplus-interconnection-gridlab-berkeley-report/740262/

New report from GridLab and Berkeley indicates that utilizing existing surplus interconnection capacity could enable up to 800 GW of additional clean energy to connect to the US grid, potentially accelerating renewable deployment. Source: utilitydive.com

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Polar Vortex: A Chilling Reminder of Climate Impact

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/3268411-polar-vortex-a-chilling-reminder-of-climate-change-impact

Recent extreme weather events linked to polar vortex disruptions highlight growing concerns about climate change impacts on global weather patterns. The phenomenon has led to record-breaking cold temperatures across multiple regions. Source: devdiscourse.com

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Local Partners With Utility on Training Program for Tribal Members

https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/25Daily/2502/250206_Montana

New partnership initiative launches to provide specialized electrical training programs for tribal members, creating career opportunities and addressing workforce needs in utility sector. The program includes hands-on training and apprenticeship opportunities. Source: ibew.org

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