Industry and IBEW News

CT Community Solar Project Breaks Ground

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/06/verogy-and-njr-clean-energy-ventures-break-ground-on-connecticut-community-solar-project/

Verogy and NJR Clean Energy Ventures celebrate groundbreaking of Glastonbury Solar One, a 3-MW community solar project in Connecticut. The project, located on a 15-acre site, is part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program and marks the first construction under the companies' strategic partnership. It's part of a larger 18-project portfolio totaling 52 MW across the Northeast, designed to provide solar energy access to residents and businesses unable to install rooftop systems.

Immigration Battle Moves to the Workplace

https://www.axios.com/2025/06/10/ice-los-angeles-protests-immigration

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Call Your Senators: IBEW Jobs at Risk

https://ibew.org/call-your-senators/

IBEW urges members to contact senators about legislation that could threaten electrical worker jobs and union protections, emphasizing the need for political action to safeguard the industry - source: ibew.org

AI Boom Boosting Demand for Electricians, Just Not in This City

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/ai-boom-great-for-electricians-outside-industry-hub-in-sf/article_b9ccdb75-2b19-4cce-89fb-c3ed25fdfd37.html

While AI infrastructure development creates massive demand for electricians nationwide, San Francisco ironically sees limited local opportunities despite being a tech hub, with most electrical work happening in surrounding areas - source: sfexaminer.com

New IBEW Appointee Has Veterans' Backs (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/a-qa-with-mike-smith-new-ibew-appointee-has-veterans-backs/?ref=ew

Interview with Mike Smith, newly appointed IBEW official, discussing his commitment to supporting veteran electricians and improving veteran services within the union - source: ibew.org