Industry and IBEW News

Developer Returns with 669 Unit Housing Proposal for Former Insurance Campus

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/developer-files-plans-for-669-unit-housing-project-at-former-insurance-campus-in-simsbury/

A developer has filed plans for a 669-unit housing development at a former insurance campus in Simsbury, marking a renewed push to redevelop the site into a large residential community.

CT Legislation Would Codify Bring Your Own Power Mandate

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/legislation-would-codify-bring-your-own-power-mandate-for-data-centers-large-power-users/

Proposed Connecticut legislation would codify a requirement that data centers and large power users secure their own electricity sources rather than drawing from the shared grid, formalizing the emerging state policy on energy self-sufficiency.

New Canaan to Consider Affordable Housing Project

https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-03-10/new-canaan-to-consider-affordable-housing-project-despite-construction-pause

New Canaan's Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 14-unit affordable apartment building at 30 Parade Hill Road, even as the town holds a temporary moratorium on affordable housing construction.

Petition Circulates Against Manchester Solar Farm

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/petition-circulating-against-manchester-solar-farm-project

Citizens petition opposes Greenskies Clean Energy's 2,400-panel solar farm at 81 and 93 Lake Street, citing stormwater concerns near Lydall Reservoir and town drinking water supply

Solar Bill Draws Business Support, Cost Warnings As Lawmakers Weigh Clean Energy Overhaul (Subscrp)

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/solar-bill-draws-business-support-cost-warnings-as-lawmakers-weigh-clean-energy-overhaul/

Connecticut lawmakers debate solar energy legislation with business community expressing support while raising concerns about ratepayer costs as part of broader clean energy policy overhaul