Daniel W. McInerney
Business Manager
Industry and IBEW News
Scientific American reports on controversial claims from the U.S. Energy Secretary attributing Spain's power outage to renewable energy sources. The article examines these assertions against technical evidence, featuring rebuttals from grid experts who point to other factors in the infrastructure failure. Source: scientificamerican.com
Spanish and Portuguese authorities continue investigating the massive power grid failure that affected the Iberian Peninsula. Engineers and security experts are examining whether the outage resulted from technical failure, cyberattack, or grid management issues. Early findings suggest problems at key transmission substations. Source: upi.com
Comprehensive coverage of the widespread power outage affecting millions across Spain and Portugal on Monday. The article details the outage's scale, emergency response efforts, and preliminary findings about potential causes, including infrastructure vulnerabilities. Source: wral.com
IBEW Local 11 advocates for electrician priorities at municipal meetings, focusing on infrastructure safety standards, prevailing wage enforcement, and expanded apprenticeship opportunities. Representatives highlight the importance of skilled labor in maintaining critical electrical systems. Source: ibew11.org
California IBEW local secures major contract victory after months of strategic negotiations. The agreement includes improved wages, benefits, and worker protections following persistent relationship-building efforts with key stakeholders. Source: ibew.org
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