Calvin Butler
Coverage of Calvin Butler in the Nexus archive.
- PECO strike continues as union says company won’t budge
PECO's unionized workforce of 1,600 workers, including linemen and call center employees, continues a strike as the company refuses to make counterproposals during contract negotiations. The union criticizes PECO, a subsidiary of Exelon, for high profits and lack of competitive pressure, while PECO claims its offer includes 22% wage increases over five years. The strike, which began July 4, coincided with extreme heat and power outages affecting 57,000 customers.
- AI boom: Demand for data centers drives innovation by energy, tech industries to produce new power sources
The AI boom is increasing demand for data centers, driving energy and tech industries to innovate new power sources. Exelon plans to invest $1.1 trillion in infrastructure over five years, while Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to develop fusion energy capable of powering 280,000 homes. Data centers are projected to become the world’s fifth-largest energy consumer in 2024.