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Designing and Maintaining 21st Century Electrical Systems Affiliated Jacksonville Electrical Contractors not only maintain electrical systems and wiring, we desgin them Our contractors are skilled trade’s people and are experts in the design, implementation, and installation of the electrical and energy management systems and are regarded by the industry as highly trained professionals. You can be assured of absolutely sound engineering... more ...	President Biden Special Message to the IBEW	Meet The Jacksonville Electricians A common, prevailing notion in the Florida construction industry is that it costs more to work with organized electricians or electrical contractors. Jacksonville's customers and business owners are increasingly recognizing this as a myth. Sure, you can always go the lowest dollar on anything in life. However, it is also always true that you get what you pay for. Going for the lowest... more ...
Wolfson Children's Hospital Customer: Baptist Medical Center Project: Wolfson Children's Hospital Project Type: Labor Agreement Number of Electricians Employed on This Project: 54 When Russell Harper,... more ...	Administration Delivers on the Infrastructure Promise Modernizing the electric grid. Decarbonizing transportation. Investing in the future. Good job opportunities for Americans. All are moving forward with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest infrastructure law in generations – and with it jobs for IBEW members in nearly every branch. On Facebook... more ...	Build Back Better How President Biden’s actions benefit working families and IBEW members Modernizing the electric grid. Decarbonizing transportation. Investing in the future. Good job opportunities for Americans. All are moving forward with the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest infrastructure law in generations – and with it jobs for IBEW members in nearly every branch. Read the... more ...

Welcome to IBEW 177

The Jacksonville Electricians

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is an organization made up of nearly 750,00 men and women just like you, engaged in every type of employment. Their needs and goals are the same as yours, however, they have the personal strength, and human dignity that come from belonging to a world respected labor organization which helps it's members live better, freer, and fuller lives. IBEW members stand united in local unions in all 50 states, in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone. The IBEW provides imaginative and responsible leadership, and has an outstanding reputation for being a progressive union. It is an important member of the AFL-CIO family of unions.

Google Deploys AI to Speed up Connections at PJM, largest US power grid

https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-deploys-ai-speed-up-connections-pjm-largest-us-power-grid-2025-04-10/

source: reuters.com

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Executive Order On Strengthening US Electric Grid (Full Text)

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/strengthening-the-reliability-and-security-of-the-united-states-electric-grid/

source: whitehouse.gov

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Study: Deadly Ocean Heatwaves Triple in Length

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/14/climate-crisis-has-tripled-length-of-deadly-ocean-heatwaves-study-finds

source: theguardian.com

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How Federal Job Cuts at NOAA Impact Weather Forecasts, Climate Research

https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/04/08/how-federal-job-cuts-at-noaa-could-affect-weather-forecasts-and-climate-research

Recent federal budget cuts have resulted in significant job losses at NOAA, potentially undermining the agency's capacity to deliver accurate weather forecasts and conduct essential climate research that many sectors, including utilities, depend upon.

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An EPA Fool's Errand

https://investigatemidwest.org/2025/04/07/the-epas-crusade-against-climate-science-is-a-fools-errand/

An investigative report examines controversial EPA policy changes that some critics argue undermine climate science initiatives, with potential implications for renewable energy projects and environmental regulations affecting IBEW members.

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IBEW, NECA Electrical Connection Donates Services, Materials for Dream Home

https://labortribune.com/ibew-neca-electrical-connection-donates-services-materials-for-2025-st-jude-dream-home-giveaway-in-st-charles-county/

The IBEW-NECA Electrical Connection has contributed essential electrical services and materials for the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in St. Charles County, continuing their tradition of community support and charitable engagement.

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