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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
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Data centers are the internet’s engine room, the physical infrastructure that makes every digital thing you do possible. Chances are that a good chunk of your life relies on data centers, and has for a long time. So, why the sudden outrage? kiteandkeymedia.com/videos/w…

Are Data Centers Wasting Water and Raising Electric Bills?

America is living in the age of data centers. One problem: Americans hate data centers. Is that outrage justified?

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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
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The planned Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility is important for many reasons, but one often overlooked is workforce development. Our Michael Lingl spoke at the city’s hearing this week, saying huge projects like this provide opportunity & train the next generation of workers.
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 16
Natural gas is embracing innovation for a cleaner, brighter future. #NaturalGas #CleanEnergy #Sustainability
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 19
Natural gas is an affordable and eco-friendly choice. By utilizing the power of natural gas, we can reduce energy waste and keep costs down. #NaturalGas #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableEnergy
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What is the total jobs impact of the planned $57 billion in data center investment in Illinois over the next decade? ⬇️
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📢 The latest International Operating Engineer magazine is online! Learn about high-speed rail, data center jobs, and trade issues. READ IT NOW! iuoe.org/iuoe-news/iuoe-late… #IUOE #OperatingEngineerMagazine
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🎉420,615 strong! We are proud to announce that the IUOE has reached a new record membership level: 420,615 members. This milestone shows our unity, strength, and commitment to building industries, supporting families, and creating opportunities. #OperatingEngineers #UnionStrong
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
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We’re all in favor of guidelines on new data center construction. In fact, we’ve pushed for them. Responsible construction is paramount. But a flat-out moratorium is a lose-lose for everyone. Crains: chicagobusiness.com/politics…

Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium

The mayor’s proposed yearlong pause is drawing opposition from the same powerful coalition that helped stall earlier pieces of his environmental agenda.

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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 2
Think pipelines can’t handle extreme weather? With 2.8 million miles of pipelines nationwide, natural gas delivers reliable energy to communities, even when conditions are toughest. #NaturalGas #ExtremeWeather
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This week, IUOE leaders from 16 states united at the North Central Conference, driving progress and championing our members. #IUOE #TradeUnion #UnionStrong
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCOct 5
As natural gas grows its consumer base, less energy is wasted. #NaturalGas #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableEnergy
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We looked at 75 completed and ongoing projects, and integrated industry-standard economic modeling to forecast potential impacts of $57 billion in planned data center projects across our state over the next decade. Here’s what we found: dailyherald.com/20261005/bus…

What does the data say about data centers?

People everywhere are talking about data centers, the high-tech facilities that house our nations growing digital infrastructure. Illinois is a Top 10 state for data centers, with a history dating...

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NEW REPORT: Data Center Buildout Could Create 120K Jobs in Illinois by 2035 More from Capito News Illinois: capitolnewsillinois.com/news…

Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary

Illinois data centers could create 121,000 jobs but raise electric bills as lawmakers weigh new industry regulations.

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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCSep 23
Natural gas plays a crucial role in helping Illinois meet its greenhouse gas reduction targets by providing efficient and lower-emission energy. #NaturalGas #GreenhouseGasReduction #IllinoisEnergy
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
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The Data Center boom is an opportunity for historic investment in our regional power grid. III FFC Executive Director talks policy & power with CBS News ⬇️
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCSep 18
Most homes have 2–3 natural gas appliances, keeping life reliable, efficient, and affordable. #NaturalGas #HomeAppliances #EnergyEfficiency
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
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The Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility would mean a huge economic benefit for the entire city of Chicago, a $900 million investment that will reform our rail infrastructure, improve safety, and reinforce our city's role as the nation's rail hub. 1/2
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IUOE Local 150 retweeted
Clean Energy Choice@OurCECCSep 14
In 2022, an average of 1,752 new customers every day chose natural gas. #NaturalGas #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableEnergy
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FACT: Wages are higher in states that protect workers' rights. Read our full 2026 State of the Unions Report: illinoisepi.org/2026/09/07/t…
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