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Industry and IBEW News

Big Tech Is Put on Notice

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/middlesex-township-supervisors-approve-pax-1-data-center-development-matters/

Middlesex Township supervisors approved a new data center development after negotiating terms meant to address resident concerns.

EPA Proposal Draws Fire

https://www.kcci.com/article/epa-proposal-leave-public-dark-data-center-plans/73605457

A proposed EPA rule would limit public disclosure requirements for data center energy and emissions plans, drawing criticism from transparency advocates.

Community Benefits Agreement Keys Township Approval

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/texas-republicans-turn-against-data-centers-putting-big-tech-notice-2026-09-03/

Texas Republican lawmakers are turning against large scale data center projects, signaling a shift in political support that had previously favored the industry.

Google Funding Means More Jobs, Training for IBEW Members (EW)

https://ibew.org/google-funding-means-more-jobs-training-for-ibew-members/

ibew.org

Slaiman: Electricians Love Data Centers. You Should, Too.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/opinion/data-centers-electricians-union-labor.html

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