Profile of Robert Corona, Business Manager for IBEW Local 11. Learn about his leadership role, vision for the local, and commitment to advancing the interests of electrical workers in the region.

Analysis of the administration's Arctic development plans and their potential impact on the global climate crisis. The policies could have significant implications for energy infrastructure and environmental regulations affecting electrical workers and contractors.

An IBEW local union is hosting a specialized program designed to help servicewomen transition into careers in the electrical trades. The initiative provides training, mentorship, and job placement assistance for women veterans.

Extreme cold temperatures challenge Pennsylvania's power grid as natural gas plants face mechanical failures and fuel delivery constraints during peak demand. Experts suggest improving winter resilience through advanced energy resources like battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants as alternatives to gas-fired generation.

While data centers are driving significant electricity demand growth, states have existing processes to manage large developments and many proposed projects are unlikely to be built. A new report shows data centers account for about 9% of global electricity demand increase through 2030, with factories leading at 36.5%.

PJM Interconnection warns that the region will fail to meet required power reserves starting June 2027 due to slow replacement of retiring power plants and surging demand from electrification and data centers, leaving the 13-state grid more vulnerable to outages for the first time in its history.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced plans to limit utility company profits and eliminate junk fees, creating a new watchdog to scrutinize company books and seeking legislation to cap returns on infrastructure investments as electricity rates rise due to supply-demand gaps and data center growth.