Industry and IBEW News

The Former Coal Miner in the Middle of the Data Center Boom

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/business/nscale-ai-data-center-boom.html

Profile of Nscale founder Josh Payne, Australian former coal miner who raised $2 billion at $14.6B valuation for AI data center company, with Sheryl Sandberg joining board amid infrastructure boom

IBEW Weighs in on Senate Race

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/politics/2026/03/09/union-asks-washington-democrats-to-stop-promoting-mills-over-platner-in-maine-senate-race

IBEW International Vice President Michael Monahan urges Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to stop promoting Gov. Janet Mills over Graham Platner in Maine Senate primary, citing Mills' fraught labor record

Solar Bill Draws Business Support, Cost Warnings As Lawmakers Weigh Clean Energy Overhaul (Subscrp)

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/solar-bill-draws-business-support-cost-warnings-as-lawmakers-weigh-clean-energy-overhaul/

Connecticut lawmakers debate solar energy legislation with business community expressing support while raising concerns about ratepayer costs as part of broader clean energy policy overhaul

Trinity College to Build New Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ctr

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/trinity-college-to-build-new-entrepreneurship-innovation-center-on-hartford-campus/

Trinity College announces Elizabeth Elting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Vernon Street, construction starting late spring 2026 with anticipated fall 2027 opening, funded by lead gift from alumna Elizabeth Elting

Petition Circulates Against Manchester Solar Farm

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/petition-circulating-against-manchester-solar-farm-project

Citizens petition opposes Greenskies Clean Energy's 2,400-panel solar farm at 81 and 93 Lake Street, citing stormwater concerns near Lydall Reservoir and town drinking water supply