IBEW Local 488 Features

When it comes to Electrical Work, cutting corners can cost you!

Are you a skilled electrical worker looking for fair pay, great benefits, and a secure future? We are actively building a highly skilled workforce to partner with our top-tier contractor base—and we want you on our team. Your employers often join associations—like the ABC, CECA, SAA, or IEC—to protect their company’s best interests. Doesn’t it make sense to join an organization dedicated to... more ...

Industry and IBEW News

Clean Energy Generation Exceeded Rise in Global Electricity Demand in 2025

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/clean-energy-generation-exceeded-rise-global-electricity-demand-2025

theguardian.com reports a new Ember analysis found clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours in 2025 surpassing total global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours pushing fossil fuel power into decline for the first time on record driven largely by record solar growth in China and India.

Want Up to $32,000 for School? Apply for Founders Scholarship (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/apply-for-founders-scholarship/

ibew.org reports the IBEW Founders Scholarship is now open for applications offering awards of up to $32000 to members and their families pursuing post-secondary education with a deadline to apply in the coming weeks.

Iconic Bridgeport Smokestack Demolition Delayed

https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-smokestack-demolition-delayed-22197786.php

ctpost.com reports the planned demolition of the iconic candy-stripe smokestack at the former PSEG waterfront site in Bridgeport has been delayed as community advocates push for preservation options and officials work to avoid conflicts with local events.

Weisberg: More Solar Not Gas Will Bring Down Your Electric Bill

https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/20/more-solar-not-gas-will-bring-down-your-electric-bill/

ctmirror.org publishes an op-ed by 108th District state rep candidate Anne Weisberg arguing that expanding solar and reducing permitting barriers rather than gas expansion is the path to lower electric bills for Connecticut ratepayers.

Hartfords San Juan Center Wins Approval for 19 Apartment Units

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-hartford-san-juan-center-apartments-high-street-22203633.php

ctinsider.com reports the San Juan Center a Hartford nonprofit serving the Latino community has received approval for a 19-unit four-story apartment building on a consolidated parcel at the corner of Albany Avenue and High Street in the Arrowhead Gateway redevelopment area.