Industry and IBEW News

Chile Power Grid Flickers Back to Life After Huge Outage

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/chile-power-partially-restored-after-huge-outage-copper-mines-come-back-online-2025-02-26/

Coverage of Chile's recovery efforts following a massive power outage that affected major portions of the country. The report details how electrical workers are restoring the power grid and the impact on critical infrastructure, including the nation's important copper mining operations. Source: reuters.com

Concerns Raised About W Hartford Apt Project

https://patch.com/connecticut/westhartford/concerns-raised-west-hartford-apartment-project

Residents and community members have voiced concerns regarding the proposed apartment development in West Hartford, citing potential impacts on traffic, neighborhood character, and infrastructure. Source: patch.com

CT Lawmakers Align on Tax Break for Affordable Housing Builders

https://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/ct-affordable-housing-construction-tax-tariff-20177679.php

Connecticut legislators have reached bipartisan agreement on a new tax incentive package designed to boost affordable housing construction across the state, potentially creating new job opportunities in the construction sector. Source: greenwichtime.com

Legal Snafu Over Canceled NG Plant Site Ensnares CT Energy Storage

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn/legal-snafu-over-canceled-natural-gas-plant-site-ensnares-connecticut-energy-storage-project

A planned energy storage facility in Connecticut has encountered legal complications related to the site of a previously canceled natural gas plant, raising questions about the transition to renewable energy infrastructure. Source: canarymedia.com

How New Haven Grapples with Climate

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/02/11/how-new-haven-grapples-with-climate-change/

New Haven's municipal government is implementing a series of initiatives to address climate change impacts, including infrastructure upgrades and community resilience programs that may create new opportunities for skilled labor. Source: yaledailynews.com