In a rural, mountainous area known as Topaz Ranch Estates in Wellington, NV, a line crew from NV Energy was tasked with upgrading a transformer on the 204 line out of Anaconda substation in Yerington, about 30 miles northeast. “We’re taking down a CSP [completely self-protected] transformer, which used to be internally fused, and we’re… [Read More]
Archives for November 2017
Senator Monning and Assemblymember Cunningham Respond to Proposed Decision on Diablo Canyon
Members Approve One-Year Agreement at USBR
The IBEW Local 1245 members employed at the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) Mid Pacific Region have ratified a one-year agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2018. 95% of the membership participated in the ratification vote. The agreement was ratified on Nov. 22, 2017, with 99% voting Yes to 1% No. View the official vote tally here. The… [Read More]
Landmark Agreement to Decommission Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Endangered by Proposed Ruling
Shutting down a nuclear power plant is not an easy thing to do. Safely de-operationalizing a plant is one thing. Replacing the energy it produces with new, carbon-free power is something else. But perhaps most difficult is negotiating a just economic transition that leaves affected families, communities, and workers intact.
Letter Agreement 17-36: Extended commitment period for System Operators under retention
Lompoc Unit Supports Local 1245 Member with Premature Baby in NICU
When IBEW 1245 member Gustavo “Goose” Lopez’s baby was born six weeks premature, weighing just three pounds, the doctors told Lopez and his family that the baby would need to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Santa Barbara for at least two weeks. “At first, we had no idea how we could… [Read More]
December 10: Bowl-a-Thon to Benefit IBEW Families Affected By The North Bay Fires
UGLY SWEATER BOWL-A-THON! ~Benefitting IBEW Families Affected By The North Bay Fires~ Have fun bowling and look ugly while doing it! Bring the family out and enjoy the afternoon with your IBEW Brothers and Sisters at Freeway Lanes in Selma! Cost is $12 per person which includes 2.5 of play time and shoe rental Purchase tickets… [Read More]
SB 100: A Zero-Carbon Future Demands More
IBEW Local 1245 has been actively involved in California’s energy and environmental policies for many years. Our union provided critical and influential support for Senate Bill 2, which established the 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requirements, as well as Senate Bill 350, which increased the RPS to 50%. We were also involved in the passage… [Read More]
New Location for Modesto Unit Meeting
Unit #2515, Modesto, has changed its unit meeting location to Round Table Pizza, 2441 Claribel Rd, Riverbank, CA. The time and dates will remain the same (second Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm). –Lloyd Cargo, IBEW 1245 Business Rep
Administrative Law Judge Issues Proposed Decision on DCPP Joint Proposal
This morning (Nov. 8, 2017) Administrative Law Judge Peter V. Allen issued his proposed decision on the DCPP Joint Proposal, which includes the Basic Retention Package. We are currently having a legal analysis done and will get a detailed synopsis out to our members soon. This Proposed decision will be voted on by the CPUC on Dec. 14 at… [Read More]