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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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Sec-Treas Noble : Celebrating Black History (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officers-noble.html

Secretary-Treasurer Noble commemorates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of African American electrical workers to the IBEW and the labor movement. | Source: ibew.org

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The Apprenticeship Revolution (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-the-apprenticeship-revolution.html

An in-depth look at how IBEW's apprenticeship programs are evolving to meet the demands of modern electrical work and clean energy technologies. | Source: ibew.org

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Pres Cooper : A Great Achievement (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/25ElectricalWorker/EW2502/2025-02-from-the-officers-cooper.html

President Cooper reflects on the IBEW's recent achievements and outlines strategic initiatives for strengthening the union's position in the electrical industry. | Source: ibew.org

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Administration Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs, Stalls Projects

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/climate/trump-ira-climate-spending-halt-jobs-construction.html

Source: nytimes.com - Recent administrative decisions to pause climate-related infrastructure spending have led to widespread job freezes in the renewable energy sector and the suspension of multiple clean energy construction projects, impacting thousands of electrical workers nationwide.

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Report : US Home Values Under Siege

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/opinion/home-values-insurance-climate.html

Source: nytimes.com - In a stark warning for homeowners, new research suggests that climate change and insurance market instability are eroding property values across the United States. Analysis reveals increasing challenges to US home values, including climate-related risks, insurance market volatility, and potential long-term economic impacts on residential real estate markets.

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AI Brings Nuclear Power Back, Even in California

https://calmatters.org/economy/technology/2025/01/artificial-intelligence-is-bringing-nuclear-power-back-from-the-dead-maybe-even-in-california/

Source: calmatters.org - Artificial intelligence advancements are revolutionizing nuclear power plant operations and safety systems, potentially paving the way for a nuclear energy revival in California. New AI-driven safety protocols and operational efficiencies are addressing historical concerns about nuclear energy.

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