Industry and IBEW News

Rep. Carol Hall: Making Larger Solar Farms More Equitable

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/local/rep-carol-hall-on-making-larger-solar-farms-more-equitable/3722449/

nbcconnecticut.com features state Rep. Carol Hall discussing legislative efforts to make utility-scale solar farm development more equitable for affected communities in Connecticut.

541 Apts Approved For Union Square Phase 1

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/03/19/541-apartments-approved-for-union-squares-phase-1/

newhavenindependent.org reports New Haven's City Plan Commission has unanimously approved three buildings containing 541 apartments across from Union Station as Phase 1 of the Housing Authority's 2,490-unit Union Square redevelopment project.

43 Units Proposed for State Street

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/43-unit-apartment-project-proposed-on-state-street-in-new-haven/

hartfordbusiness.com reports a 43-unit apartment building has been proposed for 1515 State St. in New Haven, with applications filed by M&T Land Development II LLC seeking site plan approval and a special permit.

CT Orgs Urge Fed Leaders to Protect Climate Accountability Efforts

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/07/connecticut-organizations-urge-federal-leaders-to-protect-climate-accountability-efforts/

cleantechnica.com reports a coalition of 78 Connecticut organizations has sent a letter to Senator Blumenthal opposing fossil fuel industry efforts to secure federal legal immunity that would undermine state climate accountability and polluter pays legislation.

Data Center Salaries For Electricians Soar, With Trade-Offs

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/04/05/us-data-centers-drive-explosion-in-pay-for-electricians-some-as-much-as-260-000/

cowboystatedaily.com reports data center construction is pushing electrician pay as high as $260,000 in some markets with IBEW locals expecting thousands of new job openings