Industry and IBEW News

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

A Quote, New Era of Supercharged Disasters

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/climate/california-fires-climate-change-disasters.html

Recent California wildfires highlight how climate change is creating more intense and frequent natural disasters, with unprecedented challenges for infrastructure and emergency response. Source: nytimes.com