Michael L. Nealy, Business Manager
Around the Local
Virginia's electrical grid faces unprecedented strain as AI data centers demand massive power increases. The state must balance renewable energy goals with grid reliability concerns, creating significant opportunities for electrical workers to upgrade infrastructure and install new transmission systems to meet growing demand.
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As power grids become increasingly digitized and interconnected, electrical workers face new challenges in maintaining secure energy systems. The article explores cybersecurity frameworks and best practices for protecting smart grid infrastructure that IBEW members install and maintain across the country.
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Wyoming is experiencing a major electrician shortage as data centers drive explosive job growth. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 23% growth in electrical trades for Wyoming, with wages rising from $54,000 in 2015 to $62,350 in 2024. Boomer retirements and new data center construction are creating thousands of job opportunities.
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Power grid experts warn of record-breaking cyberattacks targeting electricity infrastructure, with utility attacks surging 70% in 2024. The U.S. electrical grid faces increasing vulnerability from nation-state actors like China and Russia, as well as domestic extremist groups targeting critical infrastructure that IBEW members help maintain and protect.
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Andrea and Steve Ozyck, co-founders of Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust, challenge UI's cost estimates and claims about their proposed transmission line project. The opinion piece argues that the utility's $500 million gap between overhead and underground options may be significantly overstated when accounting for key factors.
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