Industry and IBEW News

Sen. Blumenthal and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the GRID Act, requiring new large data centers to source their own power and shielding consumers from utility cost increases driven by AI infrastructure demand.
US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity
Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state
Big Y Foods received unanimous approval to build 50,000-square-foot supermarket at Westfarms Mall parking lot, with 250 parking spaces and EV charging stations, opening spring 2027
Sierra Club Connecticut's Samantha Dynowski argues CT lawmakers should pursue energy efficiency and renewables rather than fossil fuels to lower electricity bills and reduce costs