They’re not just maintaining today’s grid — they’re building America’s energy future.
Martin Heinrich: “They’re not just maintaining today’s grid — they’re building America’s energy future.”
On the recordJuly 11, 2026
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Highlighting the role of lineworkers in energy infrastructure.
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