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Utility Training Program Gets Refreshed Look (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/utility-training-program-gets-refreshed-look/?ref=ew

ibew.org: The National Utility Industry Training Fund has launched a new logo and updated website as it expands training programs for IBEW utility members, with new courses in natural gas, drone licensing, and nuclear classifications in development

Grid Maps Could Speed Addition of PA Renewable Energy Sources

https://penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/electricity-grid-maps-could-speed-addition-of-renewable-energy-sources-in-pa-panel-hears/

penncapital-star.com reports a legislative panel heard testimony that detailed electricity grid capacity maps could help developers site renewable energy projects more efficiently by identifying where the grid can absorb new generation without costly upgrades.

Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267M to Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Energy Costs

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dep/newsroom/2026-04-28-shapiro-administration-invests-more-than-267-million-to-reduce-air-pollution-cut-energy-costs-create-jobs

pa.gov announces Governor Shapiro awarded more than $267 million in RISE PA grants to 31 manufacturing projects across Pennsylvania to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions lower energy costs and create construction and manufacturing jobs through the federally funded decarbonization program.

7th Congressional District Race Pits Corporate Defender Against Union Organizer

https://prospect.org/2026/04/28/pennsylvania-congressional-race-pits-corporate-defender-crosswell-against-union-organizer/

prospect.org reports new documents show Democratic 7th District candidate Ryan Crosswell defended major corporations against worker discrimination and harassment claims during his tenure at union avoidance firm Littler Mendelson while his primary opponent Bob Brooks is a firefighter and state firefighters union leader.

Clean Energy Generation Exceeded Rise in Global Electricity Demand in 2025

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/clean-energy-generation-exceeded-rise-global-electricity-demand-2025

theguardian.com reports a new Ember analysis found clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours in 2025 surpassing total global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours pushing fossil fuel power into decline for the first time on record driven largely by record solar growth in China and India.