Industry and IBEW News

IBEW Joins Trades Agreement for Solar Grazing Ctr

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/01/09/3007008/0/en/Three-Trade-Union-Agreement-Signed-for-Grange-Solar-Grazing-Center.html

IBEW partners with other major trade unions in groundbreaking agreement for innovative solar facility combining renewable energy with sustainable agriculture practices. Source: globenewswire.com

$1.3B Center City Arena Plan Ditched

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/officials-sixers-abandon-center-city-plan-will-stay-in-south-philly/4075455/

Philadelphia 76ers abandon proposed $1.3 billion downtown arena project, opting instead to remain at their current South Philadelphia location. Source: nbcphiladelphia.com

Housing Developer, Neighbors Clash Before Zoning Vote

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/15_edwards_city_hall

Local residents and developers face off over proposed housing development at City Hall zoning hearing, highlighting ongoing tensions between neighborhood preservation and new construction. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Phase 2 Tax Break Okayed For Ex-Coop

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/hill_affordable_housing

City officials approve second phase of tax incentives for former cooperative housing development, aiming to preserve affordable housing options in the neighborhood. Source: newhavenindependent.org

Tuhus: CT Needs A Climate Superfund Act

https://ctmirror.org/2025/01/09/ct-needs-a-climate-change-superfund-act/

Opinion piece argues for establishment of a Connecticut Climate Superfund Act to address environmental challenges and fund climate change mitigation efforts across the state. Source: newhavenindependent.org