Daniel W. McInerney
Business Manager
Industry and IBEW News
Connecticut lawmakers are considering legislation to legalize small portable plug-in solar panels that connect directly to standard household outlets, making solar accessible to renters and others who cannot install rooftop systems. A public hearing is scheduled for March 5, and if passed the law could take effect by October, putting Connecticut in line with more than 20 other states exploring similar measures.
Hartford's apartment construction market remains elevated despite a sharp pullback from a record high set in 2024, when the region saw an unprecedented surge in new unit completions. CoStar reports that while completions dropped more than 40 percent year over year in 2025, overall construction activity in the market continues at historically high levels. Subscription required.
Connecticut's congressional delegation secured a federal requirement for a Project Labor Agreement on the $345 million Hartford courthouse project, guaranteeing union construction jobs on the new U.S. District Courthouse on Allyn Street.
St. Louis IBEW member recognized for relentless dedication and commitment, earning prestigious IBEW scholarship award
Rock Island Local 145 uses VR headset simulation at career expos to give students hands-on electrical jobsite experience without safety risks, yielding real apprenticeship applications from expo attendees
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