Community Workforce Agreement Marks Districts Progress

IBEW Local 11 District 5 reports on the implementation of Community Workforce Agreements that ensure union representation on major construction projects, marking significant progress in securing quality jobs and fair wages for electrical workers in the region. Source: ibew11.org

https://ibew11.org/2025/08/district-5-report-august-2025/

Governor Talks Data Centers, Union Growth

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro highlights his administration's creation of 165 new apprenticeships and training of 34,000 apprentices across industries, emphasizing how union growth supports Amazon's $20 billion data center investment creating opportunities for IBEW electrical workers. Source: msn.com

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/governor-shapiro-talks-union-growth-data-cente…

Quantum Computing as Big as AI for IBM

IBM positions quantum computing as equally transformative as artificial intelligence, with implications for future technology infrastructure and data center development that will require specialized electrical work and skilled IBEW technicians for installation and maintenance. Source: globalventuring.com

https://globalventuring.com/corporate/information-technology/emily-fontaine-ibm-…

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com

https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

NECA CEO David Long on the State of the Construction Industry (Video)

NECA CEO David Long discusses the current state of the electrical construction industry, addressing workforce challenges, sustainability initiatives, and the partnership between NECA and IBEW in meeting growing demand for skilled electricians across America. Source: youtube.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbxdpoVDRIk

Grid Modernization in Western PA: A High Conviction Investment in the Energy Transition

Analysis of major grid modernization investments in Western Pennsylvania as utilities upgrade infrastructure to support renewable energy integration, smart grid technology, and increased electricity demand from data centers and electric vehicle adoption. Source: ainvest.com

https://www.ainvest.com/news/grid-modernization-western-pennsylvania-high-convic…

State Of Solar Energy In PA Webinar August 27

Pennsylvania environmental advocates host educational webinar on August 27 to discuss the current state of solar energy development across the commonwealth, covering policy updates, project developments, and opportunities for renewable energy expansion. Source: paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com

https://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/08/state-of-solar-energy-in-pa-webi…