It was the beginning of the workweek at NCPA’s Lodi Energy Center, which began like any other typical Monday in May for the IBEW 1245 members who work at the plant. Combustion Turbine Specialist Scott “Scotty” Aistrup was outside doing some switching; Lead Relief Operator James “Jim” Meyer, a 1245 Shop Steward, was outside by… [Read More]
Veterans graduate from PG&E’s PowerPathway program (via Swords to Plowshares)
On June 10th, PG&E’s PowerPathway hosted a graduation ceremony to celebrate 15 veterans that have completed the 10-week “Entry to Gas Pipeline Inspector” program. This is the 4th cohort that Swords to Plowshares has hosted in partnership with PowerPathway, and the 50th cohort overall. Jesse Vukelic was elected as class Valedictorian, and Jobs for Vets’… [Read More]
“We’re Feeding An Entire City” – Local 1245 gas crew performs annual maintenance checkup in Nevada
On a hot Summer day in July at the NV Energy Sparks Regulator Station, an annual maintenance checkup is conducted on the regulators (regs) on the low-pressure side. As natural gas flows through the system, the regs control gas pressure by opening and closing, which allow more or less gas to flow. For safety reasons,… [Read More]
July 10: Lineman Appreciation Day
Buzz. Pop. The power goes out. A windstorm has struck. While we are in the comfort of our home nestled between blankets, dedicated linemen are the first to respond, often in hazardous conditions. Days or weeks could be spent away from their families while working tirelessly until power is restored quickly and safely. Today is… [Read More]
The Power Shortfall, and What it Means for the Future of Diablo Canyon
Recently, the future of Diablo Canyon has been in the news quite a bit, sparked by renewed interest in extending operations at DCPP. What changed?
IBEW 1245 Applauds DOE Amendment to Civil Nuclear Credit Program
On June 27, IBEW 1245 Business Manager Bob Dean submitted formal comments to the U.S., Department of Energy, in strong support of the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors through the Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) Program. “Diablo Canyon operates in the public interest, and Local 1245 supports continued operation of DCPP into the future as… [Read More]
“Safety First, Last, Always. There’s Nothing Else To It” – Highlights from IBEW 1245’s “Control The Pressure” 2022 Safety Summit
On July 6, 2022, fifty IBEW 1245 safety stewards in the Control the Pressure (CTP) Peer-to-Peer Safety Committee met for a Safety Summit at the Sunrise Center in Vacaville, California. The summit marks the first in-person gathering in two years since the onset of the pandemic. Safety Committee members Leo Lopez, I&R Tech from San… [Read More]
AB 205: Energy Reliability Legislation is a Win-Win for California and IBEW 1245
Safe and reliable power is absolutely essential for all Californians, and many of the provisions in AB 205 that support energy reliability will, by nature, support job reliability for IBEW 1245 members.
IBEW 1245 Union Leadership Election Results
The IBEW 1245 Election Committee certifies these results to be a true and accurate vote count with respect to the June 2022 Officer Elections for IBEW Local Union 1245.
Ayeta Line School Scholarship Winners Announced
IBEW 1245 is proud to announce the two winners of the Jairus Ayeta Line School Scholarship, Uriel Cruz and Efrain Reyes. Uriel Cruz resides in Lodi and currently works as a small engine repair mechanic at a family-owned hardware store. In his scholarship essay, Cruz focused on the electric utility industry and his desire to… [Read More]