Las Vegas area IBEW unions, NV Energy win electric industry award

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 396, IBEW Local Union 1245, and NV Energy won an award that recognizes the advancement of electric industry at the state and local levels.

The Edwin D. Hill Award is presented to Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI’s) member electric companies and IBEW members who have worked to advance the industry. 

The three winners — IBEW Local Union 396, IBEW Local Union 1245, and NV Energy – formed a coalition to educate customers in Nevada about their energy choices and NV Energy’s plan for providing customers with more clean energy. The coalition included environmental organizations, business owners, local officials, and other organizations. 

“EEI’s member companies are committed to putting customers first, to maintaining reliability, and to keeping electricity prices low for all customers,” EEI President Tom Kuhn said. “IBEW Local Union 396, IBEW Local Union 1245, and NV Energy worked together to build a broad coalition to achieve an outcome that ultimately benefits electricity customers in Nevada. They were very successful, and they are all very deserving of this distinguished award.”

EEI and the IBEW formed the National Labor Management Public Affairs Committee 12 years ago to foster collaboration among electric company executives and IBEW leaders to address the nation’s energy challenges. This committee brings together labor and management to achieve the common goals of running an efficient business with a highly skilled workforce.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the members of IBEW Locals 396 and 1245 and our friends at NV Energy for all the work they did to protect Nevada’s energy future,” IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson said. “They proved in practice that when we work with our industry partners on behalf of our customers, we can make positive change happen.”

IBEW 396 is based in Las Vegas, while IBEW 1245 is based in Vacaville, Calif.