Industry and IBEW News

Puerto Rico's Power Grid Collapses

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/puerto-ricos-power-grid-collapses-leaving-island-dark-2024-12-31/

Major power outage affects Puerto Rico as electrical grid fails, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges. Source: reuters.com

Bridgeport Projects Coming Soon

https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/planning-economic-development/economic-development-department/projects-coming-soon

Bridgeport announces upcoming development projects as part of the city's ongoing economic development initiatives. The plans aim to enhance urban development and community infrastructure. **Source: bridgeportct.gov**

CT Bails on Offshore Wind, Chooses Solar Instead

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-bails-on-offshore-wind-chooses-solar-projects-instead

Connecticut shifts its renewable energy strategy, pivoting from offshore wind development to focus on solar power projects. The decision could significantly impact the state's renewable energy landscape and construction sector. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**

Rep Himes : Let's Rethink CT Infrastructure

https://www.sheltonherald.com/opinion/article/himes-infrastructure-funding-ct-20006641.php

Representative Himes proposes new approaches to Connecticut's infrastructure development, discussing potential changes to how the state plans and implements major construction projects. **Source: sheltonherald.com**

Law firm to Establish Glastonbury HQ

https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/law-firm-to-establish-glastonbury-hq-following-15m-office-building-purchase

A law firm plans to establish its headquarters in Glastonbury following a $15 million office building acquisition. The 60,500-square-foot office space will serve as the firm's new base of operations. **Source: hartfordbusiness.com**