Thomas R. Henchey, Business Manager
Around the Local
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%.
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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.
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Governor Josh Shapiro's Lightning Plan to expand energy generation and attract data centers through tax incentives and utility reforms draws mixed responses, with supporters praising grid modernization efforts while critics warn that renewable mandates and rate caps could increase costs and reduce reliability.
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KGW television producers are preparing to vote on whether to join IBEW Local 48. The unionization effort reflects growing interest among media production workers in securing collective bargaining rights and workplace protections.
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Gridley city officials have approved wage increases as part of a new contract agreement with IBEW union members. The deal includes raises for electrical workers and represents progress in ongoing labor negotiations.
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