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IBEW Takes on Strategic Challenge of Renewable Energy Expansion

This is the second article in a series about
how the IBEW is working within our states, communities and in the federal political arena
to expand the market and benefits of renewable energy technologies.

Bill Richmond is a solar energy guy.
A Minneapolis Local 292 journeyman wireman and owner of ION Renewable Technologies, Richmond is one of those signatory entrepreneurs who should be poised for prosperity in the new green
energy sector.

There's just one problem. Fossil fuel-based energy is plentiful and cheap in Minnesota— 8 cents per kilowatt-hour, compared to California or the East Coast's 15 to 26n with federal stimulus money coming in, we have to show a rate of return on our investment to finance our jobs,” says Richmond.

Richmond's dilemma is one of several testing the IBEW and organized labor's ability to seize opportunities along the full range of renewable energy development. From campaigns focused on organizing workers, to lobbying for training programs and stimulus money, the Brotherhood is in the game.