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

Analysis : The Media Reaction On Climate Role

https://www.carbonbrief.org/media-reaction-the-2025-los-angeles-wildfires-and-the-role-of-climate-change/

Comprehensive analysis of global media coverage examining how news outlets are connecting recent Los Angeles wildfires to broader climate change patterns and impacts. Source: carbonbrief.org

Outgoing Administration Names AI, Climate as Top Issues

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/13/nx-s1-5254157/biden-trump-foreign-policy-ai-climate

Administration officials identify artificial intelligence and climate change as critical priorities for national security and economic policy in their final year. Source: npr.org

Pres Biden Accelerates IRA Outflows

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/14/biden-trump-climate-change-funds

Administration announces expedited deployment of Inflation Reduction Act funds for clean energy projects and infrastructure development across multiple states. Source: theguardian.com

IBEW Joins Trades Agreement for Solar Grazing Ctr

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/09/3007008/0/en/Three-Trade-Union-Agreement-Signed-for-Grange-Solar-Grazing-Center.html

IBEW partners with other major trade unions in groundbreaking agreement for innovative solar facility combining renewable energy with sustainable agriculture practices. Source: globenewswire.com