Around the Local

Connecticut solar developers are racing to launch commercial projects before a July 4 federal deadline, with businesses scrambling to qualify for a 30% Investment Tax Credit set to expire under new federal rules. Projects must begin construction by July 4 or reach full operation by December under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Dispatch Energy has energized a 4-megawatt fuel cell facility at Bunnell Block in Bridgeport, a former brownfield site, as part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program. The project will provide clean baseload power to an estimated 3,393 homes and reduce emissions by 50% in a densely populated area.
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KGW television producers are preparing to vote on whether to join IBEW Local 48. The unionization effort reflects growing interest among media production workers in securing collective bargaining rights and workplace protections.
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Gridley city officials have approved wage increases as part of a new contract agreement with IBEW union members. The deal includes raises for electrical workers and represents progress in ongoing labor negotiations.
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A report identifying regions most at risk for electric grid strain, examining aging infrastructure, extreme weather, and rising energy consumption.
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