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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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Local Breaks Ground on Cutting-edge Training Ctr

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ibew-local-1319-breaks-ground-011700425.html

IBEW Local 1319 has begun construction on a state-of-the-art training facility designed to prepare electricians for emerging technologies. The center will feature specialized labs for renewable energy systems, smart building integration, and advanced electrical diagnostics. Source: yahoo.com

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Inside the Rush to Save Decades of US Scientific Data from Deletion

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250422-usa-scientists-race-to-save-climate-data-before-its-deleted-by-the-trump-administration

Scientists and data specialists are working urgently to preserve critical climate and environmental research data. The article explores concerns about potential data loss under current policies and includes perspectives from electrical engineering experts on the importance of this information for infrastructure planning. Source: bbc.com

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Utility Director, Members Celebrated by Labor-Management Group

https://ibew.org/ibew-utility-director-san-diego-members-celebrated-by-labor-management-group/

source : ibew.org

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An EPA Fool's Errand

https://investigatemidwest.org/2025/04/07/the-epas-crusade-against-climate-science-is-a-fools-errand/

An investigative report examines controversial EPA policy changes that some critics argue undermine climate science initiatives, with potential implications for renewable energy projects and environmental regulations affecting IBEW members.

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How 50 Years of Climate Disruption Has Changed the Face of the "Blue Marble"

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250422-how-50-years-of-climate-change-has-changed-the-face-of-the-blue-marble

This in-depth feature examines the visible environmental changes to Earth over five decades through satellite imagery. The article connects these changes to increased demand for resilient electrical infrastructure and discusses how electricians and the IBEW are adapting to climate-related challenges. Source: bbc.com

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Member Opens Shop As Signatory Contractor

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1-drew-renaud-opens-renaud-electric/

Former IBEW member Drew Renaud has successfully launched his own electrical contracting business while maintaining union ties as a signatory contractor. The article highlights how union training prepared him for entrepreneurship and the benefits of operating as a signatory company. Source: labortribune.com

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