A discussion on strategies for strengthening the nation's energy infrastructure, investing in training, and preparing the next generation of electrical workers.

A profile highlighting a union member's leadership and advocacy, focusing on mentorship, inclusion, and expanding access to skilled electrical careers.

An in-depth look at the renewed role of nuclear energy in meeting America's growing power needs, including workforce implications and long-term infrastructure planning.

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh Valley, the largest life sciences investment in Pennsylvania history. The 925,000 square foot campus will produce next-generation weight-loss medicines including retatrutide and create 850 permanent jobs plus 2,000 construction jobs. The facility was selected from over 300 applications and is expected to begin construction in 2026 with operations starting in 2031.

Grid operator PJM and governors from 13 states, including Pennsylvania, are pursuing different approaches to manage data center power demands and rising electricity costs. The Trump administration and governors support requiring data centers to pay for additional power through new rate classes, while PJM proposes allowing data centers to "bring your own generation" with expedited grid connections. Both plans aim to insulate regular consumers from data center impacts as electricity prices spiked over 20% in 2025.

Pennsylvania ranks 49th nationally for percentage growth in solar, wind, and geothermal generation over the past decade, according to PennEnvironment's State of Renewable Energy 2025 report. The commonwealth saw strong growth in electric vehicles (14th) and charging stations (10th), but renewable energy brought online since 2015 would power fewer than 4% of Pennsylvania homes. Environmental advocates are calling for passage of Gov. Shapiro's Lightning Plan to accelerate clean energy growth.

Environmental lawyers renewed their 2018 petition demanding Pennsylvania adopt a cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, citing the state's constitutional environmental rights amendment. The SAVER regulation proposal would reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2052, modeled on California's program. Pennsylvania currently ranks 39th globally for climate pollution.