Michael L. Nealy, Business Manager
Around the Local
Google has announced a major partnership to deploy carbon-free energy storage solutions at scale, representing significant opportunities for IBEW electricians in renewable energy infrastructure. The collaboration focuses on advanced energy storage technologies that will require skilled electrical workers for installation, maintenance, and integration with existing power systems. This partnership reflects the growing demand for IBEW expertise in cutting-edge clean energy technologies and grid-scale storage projects. Source: renewableenergymagazine.com
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Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched a new online mapping tool to assist with solar project siting across the state. The Community Renewable Energy Siting Tool (CREST), mandated by Public Act 24-31, helps identify optimal locations for solar installations while advancing Connecticut's zero-carbon energy goals. The interactive mapping platform provides developers and communities with data-driven guidance for renewable energy project planning and development. Source: ctbythenumbers.news
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Bridgeport is set to become home to Connecticut's first state-funded special education center, marking a significant milestone in the state's educational infrastructure development. The new facility will provide specialized educational services and support for students with disabilities, representing a major investment in special needs education. The center will serve as a model for similar facilities across Connecticut and demonstrates the state's commitment to inclusive education infrastructure. Source: patch.com
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has joined 20 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the termination of FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The state faces the loss of approximately $84 million in federal funding for local infrastructure projects designed to protect against flooding and storm surges. The lawsuit argues that the administration acted unlawfully in unilaterally shutting down the pre-disaster mitigation program, potentially leaving critical construction and resilience projects unfunded. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
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A comprehensive $19.5 million redevelopment plan has been proposed to revitalize and modernize drug rehabilitation facilities in Connecticut. The ambitious project aims to upgrade existing treatment infrastructure while expanding capacity for addiction recovery services. The initiative represents a significant investment in public health infrastructure and addresses the growing need for comprehensive substance abuse treatment facilities throughout the state. Source: newhavenindependent.org
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