IBEW Local 488 Features

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Join Barbara and the CT Building Trades for a Day of Action on September 6th

Brothers and Sisters of IBEW Local 488! Talk is cheap. Real support is shown through action. Norwalk Mayoral candidate Barbara Smyth has always stood with labor, and now it's our turn to stand with her. We need boots on the ground to secure a victory for working families in Norwalk. A win for Barbara is a win for strong Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), local jobs, and prevailing wages.... more ...

Industry and IBEW News

DOE Backs $22B in Loans to Reshape US Power Grids

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/climate/us-utilities-loan-energy.html

The Department of Energy announces $22 billion in conditional loan commitments to three power utilities, aiming to strengthen and modernize America's power grid infrastructure. This investment will support the integration of renewable energy and enhance grid resilience. | source: nytimes.com

Apprenticeship Programs Fuel Utility's Zero Carbon Energy Plan

https://www.energy.gov/eere/articles/union-apprenticeship-programs-are-fueling-california-utilitys-zero-carbon-energy-plan

Union apprenticeship programs are playing a crucial role in California's transition to clean energy. The initiative combines workforce development with ambitious climate goals, training the next generation of skilled electrical workers. | source: energy.gov

$289M to Create Wide-Scale Solar Virtual Power Plants

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/16/u-s-doe-announces-289-7-million-loan-guarantee-to-sunwealth-to-deploy-solar-pv-battery-energy-storage-creating-wide-scale-virtual-power-plant/

DOE approves a $289.7 million loan guarantee to Sunwealth for the deployment of solar PV and battery storage systems, creating a network of virtual power plants. The project aims to expand clean energy access while improving grid stability. | source: cleantechnica.com

Collaboration, Education And Innovation at Locals NECA Technical Institute

https://www.altenergymag.com/article/2025/01/strengthening-the-future-of-electrical-trades-collaboration-education-and-innovation-at-ibew-134-neca-technical-institute/44136

IBEW Local 134 and NECA's Technical Institute showcases innovative approaches to electrical trade education, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities and cutting-edge curriculum development. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with emerging technologies. | source: altenergymag.com

20 Years of Giving by the IBEW's EWMC

https://labortribune.com/coatless-boy-inspires-20-years-of-giving-by-the-ibew-electrical-workers-minority-caucus/

The IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus celebrates two decades of community service and charitable giving, inspired by a chance encounter with a coatless boy. The initiative has grown into a significant force for positive change in local communities. | source: labortribune.com