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Will Administration's New Tax Law Raise US Power Bills

The Trump administration's recently signed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is expected to significantly impact electricity bills across the US. The law ends tax incentives for wind and solar projects and is expected to drive up electricity bills across the U.S., according to a nonpartisan think tank. The legislation eliminates renewable energy tax credits while maintaining support for traditional energy sources, potentially shifting the cost burden to consumers and affecting the competitive landscape of power generation. Source: ft.com

https://www.ft.com/content/43174fe8-a875-4b19-bd78-77e4b6081fb0

Brown : An Energy Future That Depends on Building A Transmission Backbone

A comprehensive analysis of America's critical need to modernize and expand its electrical transmission infrastructure to support future energy demands. The commentary explores how building a robust transmission backbone is essential for integrating renewable energy sources, supporting data centers, and ensuring grid reliability. The piece emphasizes the role of skilled electrical workers, particularly IBEW members, in constructing this vital infrastructure for the nation's energy security. Source: minotdailynews.com

https://www.minotdailynews.com/opinion/local-columnists/2025/07/energy-future-de…

IBEW, Labor Leaders Announce Support for Latest Data Center Project

IBEW and other labor union leaders have announced their strong support for a major new data center construction project that promises significant employment opportunities. The IBEW says a four-year steady project would allow them to recruit more than 300 new people into their paid apprenticeship. The project emphasizes union-built infrastructure by local workers, representing high-quality construction jobs and workforce development opportunities in the rapidly growing data center sector. Source: fox23.com

https://www.fox23.com/news/labor-union-leaders-announce-support-for-data-center-…

CA: Abundance Clashes with Affordability

California faces a complex challenge balancing its abundance of technological innovation with the affordability concerns surrounding data center development. The state continues to grapple with regulatory frameworks, environmental considerations, and community impacts as tech companies seek to expand their data center footprint. The ongoing debate highlights tensions between economic development, environmental sustainability, and housing affordability in tech-heavy regions. Source: politico.com

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/17/tech-savvy-california-is-still-figuring…

A Growing Bipartisan Embrace of Fire Technology

An examination of how California's wildfire prevention and management technologies are gaining bipartisan political support at the federal level. The article explores how innovative fire suppression and prevention technologies developed in California are being adopted nationwide, with growing backing from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. This technology transfer represents a rare area of political consensus on climate-related infrastructure and public safety investments. Source: politico.com

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2025/06/26/the-californi…

Google to Invest $25B in Data Centers, AI Infrastructure Across Largest US Electric Grid

Google announces a massive $25 billion investment over two years to expand data centers and AI infrastructure across the PJM Interconnection grid, covering 13 states and creating significant opportunities for electrical workers in the nation's largest electric grid region.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/google-to-invest-25-billion-in-data-centers-ai-i…

Program Increases Renewable Training, Prepares Young Workers for Electrical Careers (EW)

Illinois IBEW program expands renewable energy training opportunities for young workers, preparing the next generation of electricians for careers in the growing clean energy sector while addressing workforce development needs.

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/illinois-program-increases-renewable-training…

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