Industry and IBEW News

Alders Advance City's Plan To Acquire English Station

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/19/alders-advance-citys-plan-to-acquire-english-station/

New Haven aldermanic committee voted 5 to 1 to advance Elicker administration's plan to purchase or use eminent domain to acquire contaminated English Station site for public park with outdoor pool

Housing Authority To Rehab Eastview Terrace

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/19/housing-authority-to-rehab-eastview-terrace/

Housing Authority of New Haven plans $41.2M rehabilitation of 102 apartments at Fair Haven Heights' Eastview Terrace complex with new kitchens, bathrooms, and windows, first renovated in 2008

Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/24/a-win-for-both-electrical-workers-and-ratepayers-in-maine-opinion/

Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state

Politicians Retreat on AI Amidst Signs of Rising Backlash

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/22/democrats-2028-retreat-ai-data-centers

2028 Democratic contenders who backed data centers with tax breaks are suddenly retreating amid growing voter revolt over electricity costs and community impacts

Evaluating the Jobs Impact

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/data-centers-get-big-tax-breaks-do-they-create-jobs/34WLOLCK3BBT3O5ZG4XEPYXR7Y/

IBEW Local 648 says data centers could bring 800-1,200 construction jobs, but researchers warn facilities are capital-intensive while creating few permanent positions despite massive tax breaks