Industry and IBEW News

Connecticut Climate Bill Signed Into Law

https://www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/connecticut-climate-bill/

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

Stamford Gets State Funds For Housing

https://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/stamfords-pacific-house-gets-state-funds-housing-project

Stamford's Pacific House receives state funding for affordable housing development, supporting the organization's mission to provide shelter and transitional housing services for homeless and at-risk individuals in Fairfield County. Source: patch.com

CT Solar Firms Report Surge in Activity

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-solar-firms-report-surge-in-activity-as-end-of-federal-tax-credits-looms/

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

Nuclear Fuel Manufacture Workers Vote to Go IBEW

https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ibew-framatome

Workers at Framatome's Richland nuclear fuel production facility successfully vote to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, motivated by desires for better working conditions, workplace safety improvements, and stronger voice in employment matters. Source: tricitiesbusinessnews.com

Five IBEW/NECA Projects Earn Honors from Association of General Contractors (AGC)

https://labortribune.com/five-ibew-neca-projects-earn-honors-in-the-agc-keystone-awards/

Five projects by IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection contractors receive recognition as finalists in the prestigious Associated General Contractors Keystone Awards, with Guarantee Electrical and PayneCrest Electric earning honors for construction excellence, continuing a tradition of 115 IBEW/NECA projects honored since 1997. Source: labortribune.com