Industry and IBEW News

How New Haven Grapples with Climate

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/02/11/how-new-haven-grapples-with-climate-change/

New Haven's municipal government is implementing a series of initiatives to address climate change impacts, including infrastructure upgrades and community resilience programs that may create new opportunities for skilled labor. Source: yaledailynews.com

City Takes Big Hit as Grants Remain in Limbo

https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/12/new-haven-ct-climate-grants/

New Haven faces budget challenges as anticipated climate resilience grants remain delayed, potentially affecting planned infrastructure projects and associated construction jobs in the region. Source: ctmirror.org

Optimism For Distributed US Wind

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/24/there-is-optimism-for-distributed-wind-energy-in-united-states/

Positive outlook for the growth of distributed wind energy projects across the United States, highlighting potential for job creation and grid resilience. Source: cleantechnica.com

Opponents Ask Interior Sec to Halt Offshore Projects

https://newbedfordlight.org/offshore-wind-foes-ask-trumps-interior-secretary-to-halt-all-projects/

Groups opposing offshore wind development have petitioned the Interior Secretary to stop all offshore wind projects, citing concerns about impacts on fishing industries and marine ecosystems. Source: newbedfordlight.org

Solar, Battery Storage to Lead New US Generating Capacity

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586

EIA report shows solar power and battery storage technologies will dominate new electricity generating capacity additions in the United States, outpacing traditional fossil fuel sources. Source: eia.gov