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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 ...

Pres Cooper The IBEW Is Wired for Change

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 ...

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Drones: Examining Risks to the US Electric Grid

https://dronelife.com/2025/01/31/are-drones-a-threat-to-nuclear-power-plants-examining-risks-to-the-u-s-electric-grid/

Source: dronelife.com - A comprehensive analysis of drone-related security threats to electrical infrastructure, examining potential vulnerabilities in the US power grid and proposed countermeasures to protect critical energy facilities from unauthorized drone activity.

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US to Deploy Molten Salt Reactors to Turn Wastewater into Freshwater

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-energy-water-desalination-texas

Source: interestingengineering.com - Innovative project launches to utilize molten salt reactor technology for water desalination, creating new opportunities for electrical workers in the nuclear sector while addressing water scarcity challenges in drought-prone regions.

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CN, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid Strike

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cn-ibew-reach-tentative-agreement-avoid-strike

Source: freightwaves.com - Canadian National Railway and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers have reached a tentative agreement, averting potential strike action. The deal covers approximately 750 signal and communications workers across Canada.

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FEMA: Future Conditions

https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/future-conditions

FEMA outlines new strategies for addressing evolving climate challenges and preparing communities for future environmental conditions. Key focus on infrastructure resilience and adaptive planning measures. | source: fema.gov

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Gastelumendi: US Retreat on Climate Comes with Steep Costs

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/americans-will-pay-the-price-for-trumps-withdrawal-from-the-paris-agreement/

Analysis of economic and environmental implications of U.S. climate policy changes, highlighting potential impacts on infrastructure development and energy sector jobs. | source: atlanticcouncil.org

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Local Joins Bipartisan Working Families Agenda

https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/01/23/lawmakers-offer-working-families-agenda-as-answer-to-nebraska-culture-war-bills/

Nebraska IBEW local partners with lawmakers to support legislation benefiting working families, focusing on wage protection, healthcare access, and job security measures. | source: nebraskaexaminer.com

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