Analysis examines how the current administration's restrictions on solar energy programs and tax credits could impact Pennsylvania residents' electricity costs and the state's renewable energy development, affecting both residential and commercial building projects. Source: wesa.fm

Pennsylvania ranks fifth lowest nationwide for construction industry employment, with only 4.9% of state workers employed in construction despite high demand for housing and infrastructure, as the industry faces challenges from rising interest rates, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty. Source: wfmz.com

Pennsylvania Senators Rosemary Brown and Dave Argall hosted a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing at Valley View High School that drew over 300 attendees to examine the rapid expansion of data center development across Pennsylvania, particularly in Northeast Pennsylvania where five facilities are proposed in the Valley View School District alone. Source: timesleader.com

Communities in coal-dependent regions, including areas of Pennsylvania, confront the dual challenges of climate change impacts and economic transition as the energy sector evolves, requiring comprehensive strategies for environmental justice and workforce development. Source: selc.org

An IBEW member shares their personal journey addressing mental health challenges in the electrical industry, working to reduce stigma and encourage fellow workers to seek help, as part of the union's broader commitment to member wellness and support programs. Source: ibew.org

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers community mourns the tragic loss of a union member killed in a helicopter crash in West Alton, highlighting the dangerous conditions electrical workers sometimes face in utility and construction operations. Source: labortribune.com

Five projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors receive recognition as finalists in the prestigious Associated General Contractors Keystone Awards, with Guarantee Electrical and PayneCrest Electric earning honors for construction excellence, continuing a tradition of 115 IBEW/NECA projects honored since 1997. Source: labortribune.com