Industry and IBEW News

Hannahs: Completing the Circuit on AI and the Demand for Qualified Electricians

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/opinions/the-power-behind-ai-data-centers-drive-the-demand-for-qualified-electricians/

datacenterdynamics.com - Opinion piece on how AI-driven data center growth is fueling demand for qualified electricians.

IBEW-NECA Electrical Contractors Make Robust Showing

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-electrical-connection-contractors-make-robust-showing-in-ranking-of-largest-electrical-contractors-in-metro-st-louis/

labortribune.com - IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors took 14 of the 16 spots on the St. Louis Business Journal's ranking of the region's largest electrical contractors, led by Guarantee Electrical Co. at $331 million in local billings.

L&I Updates Rules for Electricians Installing EV Equipment

https://ohsonline.com/articles/2026/10/22/l-i-updates-electrical-rules-for-electricians-installing-electric-vehicle-equipment.aspx

ohsonline.com - Washington's Department of Labor & Industries updates electrical rules for EV charging equipment installers starting Nov. 20, implementing a law requiring certified training for public works installers.

This Startup Wants to Make Clean Energy the Default for Centers

https://www.fastcompany.com/91623731/this-startup-wants-to-make-clean-energy-the-default-for-data-centers

fastcompany.com - Startup Firma Power uses software to assemble portfolios of wind, solar and battery projects, helping data centers get online with clean power faster and cheaper than new gas plants.

The Quote, Largest Financial Bet in US History

https://racinecountyeye.com/2026/10/19/data-centers-largest-financial-bet/

racinecountyeye.com - Report frames the current wave of US data center investment as the largest financial bet in the nation's history.