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Clean Energy and Union Labor Intersect (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/clean-energy-and-union-labor-intersect-in-nj/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International President Kenneth W. Cooper tours the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey, a 100% union facility where clean energy projects and IBEW labor have come together
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Local Introduces More Than 150 Women to Union Electrical Trade (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/local-701-introduces-more-than-150-women-to-union-electrical-trade/?ref=ew

ibew.org: Illinois Local 701 Women's Committee drew more than 150 women to an apprenticeship information expo in late March to showcase careers in the union electrical trade and the benefits of IBEW membership
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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
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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.
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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.
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