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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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Infrastructure Database Goes Live

A powerful new tool providing real-time updates about federal infrastructure investments will be key to IBEW's efforts to win the billions of dollars in new work opportunities approved by these recent laws. The searchable database gives users the ability to find out about project announcements. This includes loans and grant money resulting from : The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Read More) The Inflation Reduction Act (Read More) The CHIPS and Science Act (Read More) which are disbursed through federal and state governments. “We are always asked: how do I know what projects are... Read More

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IBEW Contractor Touts EV Network with DOT Secretary Buttigieg, Gov Whitmer

IBEW Detroit Local 58 member Bill Baisden joined Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a May 16 press conference announcing the first U.S. Canada electric vehicle corridor. The corridor is a critical link in the network of 500,000 charging stations that President Biden has repeated publicly that IBEW members will build. Baisden, owner of Dynamic Electric Group and a journey- level electrician, spoke about the exploding renewable energy market after the passage of the Inflation Reduction... Read More

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IBEW : Why The Debt Limit Matters To Us

Congressional leaders and President Biden continued negotiations to break through a deadlock over spending priorities and policy changes demanded by House Republicans over the debt ceiling, as time ran out before a June 1 government default. The IBEW urged Congress to lift the U.S. debt limit as the high-stakes standoff threatened to upend the economy only days before the federal government ran out of money. Failing to suspend or increase the debt limit would have dire effects on IBEW members’ livelihoods and all working Americans, IBEW President... Read More

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Biden Administration Highlights IBEW Partnership

IBEW members are central to the new economy due to the future-forward policies championed by the Biden- Harris administration. Called the Investing in America agenda, a companion high-level administration roadshow highlights recent laws like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. President Biden and Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm reinforce how the laws promote good jobs, domestic manufacturing and economic development – and highlight their critical partnership with the IBEW. Debating ... Read More

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JEA Aims for 24% Solar by 2030

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jea-solar-energy-electric-costs-for-customers/77-9e67bed9-a846-4632-be8b-90eb1b1bba8c

Source: firstcoastnews.com

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Miller Electric EV Innovation Ctr Breaks Ground

https://www.news4jax.com/tech/2023/07/14/jacksonville-contracting-company-breaks-ground-on-new-electric-vehicle-innovation-center

Source: news4jax.com

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