Industry and IBEW News

Connecticut solar installation companies experience unprecedented demand as federal tax credits approach expiration, driving homeowners and businesses to accelerate solar projects before incentives are reduced or eliminated. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
United Illuminating builds floodwalls designed to protect coastal substation infrastructure and prevent major storm damage that leads to power outages, following the $55 million Congress Street Flood Wall investment in downtown Bridgeport to protect against storm surge and sea level rise. Source: ctmirror.org
A 60-student private school considers relocating to downtown Hartford, potentially helping address the city's office vacancy challenges while providing educational opportunities in the urban core. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
Connecticut enacts comprehensive climate legislation establishing new environmental standards and sustainability requirements that will impact construction practices, building codes, and development projects across the state. Source: nature.org
Governor Ned Lamont condemns the EPA's termination of the Solar for All grant program, stating that thousands of Connecticut households will lose access to financial assistance needed for clean, affordable solar energy after the state's $62.45 million grant was immediately terminated by the Trump administration. Source: portal.ct.gov