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Workers, Speaker Criticize Plan to Axe Data Center Tax Exemption
Virginia workers and House Speaker Don Scott oppose legislative effort to eliminate data center sales tax exemptions as state budget negotiations advance
IBEW Offers to Fix Skyline Icon At No Cost
IBEW Local 124 offered $600K+ sponsorship to restore iconic Western Auto sign with LEDs and lifetime maintenance, but HOA rejected proposal citing other bids without sponsorship requirements
Why We Don't Put More Power Lines Underground
Analysis of why utilities resist burying power lines despite reduced outages from blizzards and hurricanes, examining cost and technical challenges
$26.5B Secured for Grid Upgrades
Alabama Power secures portion of $26.5 billion federal loan program designated for electrical grid infrastructure modernization and upgrades
AI Boom Faces Electric Shock
US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity
Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers
Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state
Politicians Retreat on AI Amidst Signs of Rising Backlash
2028 Democratic contenders who backed data centers with tax breaks are suddenly retreating amid growing voter revolt over electricity costs and community impacts
Evaluating the Jobs Impact
IBEW Local 648 says data centers could bring 800-1,200 construction jobs, but researchers warn facilities are capital-intensive while creating few permanent positions despite massive tax breaks
Centers Seek Credit Ratings to Unlock Billions for AI Push
Data center landlords securing top credit ratings for asset-backed securities to unlock billions in financing, with Compass Datacenters achieving first-ever Aaa rating from Moody's