Alders Advance City's Plan To Acquire English Station

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/19/alders-advance-citys-plan-to-acquire-english-station/

New Haven aldermanic committee voted 5 to 1 to advance Elicker administration's plan to purchase or use eminent domain to acquire contaminated English Station site for public park with outdoor pool

Housing Authority To Rehab Eastview Terrace

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/02/19/housing-authority-to-rehab-eastview-terrace/

Housing Authority of New Haven plans $41.2M rehabilitation of 102 apartments at Fair Haven Heights' Eastview Terrace complex with new kitchens, bathrooms, and windows, first renovated in 2008

Biz Mgr Sapienza : A Needed Win for Both Electrical Workers and Ratepayers

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/24/a-win-for-both-electrical-workers-and-ratepayers-in-maine-opinion/

Maine IBEW business manager argues recent policy changes benefit both electrical workers and electricity ratepayers across the state

The Early Contours of An Evolving Political Battle

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/22/poll-data-centers-politics-00791786?_sp_pass_consent=true

Nearly half of Americans expect data centers to become a campaign issue within five years, with top concerns centered on electricity bill increases and blackout risks, new Politico poll finds

Evaluating the Jobs Impact

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/data-centers-get-big-tax-breaks-do-they-create-jobs/34WLOLCK3BBT3O5ZG4XEPYXR7Y/

IBEW Local 648 says data centers could bring 800-1,200 construction jobs, but researchers warn facilities are capital-intensive while creating few permanent positions despite massive tax breaks

Centers Seek Credit Ratings to Unlock Billions for AI Push

https://www.ft.com/content/e0d9d5f2-c09d-426e-af03-193b488b7b1e

Data center landlords securing top credit ratings for asset-backed securities to unlock billions in financing, with Compass Datacenters achieving first-ever Aaa rating from Moody's

Local Celebrates Member Service Awards

https://labortribune.com/ibew-local-1439-celebrates-service-awards-2/

IBEW Local 1439 honored Stephen Lindewirth for five years of service and Treasurer Ray Rose for 35 years during recent ceremony with President Chad Fletcher

Shipyard Workers Blown Away by Locals' Kindness During Shutdown

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/new-england-shipyard-workers-blown-away-by-locals-kindness/?ref=ew

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard IBEW Local 2071 members each received $1,000 from Second District locals during six-week government shutdown, rewarding those who rejoined after executive order ended dues deductions

Politicians Retreat on AI Amidst Signs of Rising Backlash

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/22/democrats-2028-retreat-ai-data-centers

2028 Democratic contenders who backed data centers with tax breaks are suddenly retreating amid growing voter revolt over electricity costs and community impacts

Manchester Auto Dealership, Ellington Solar Company, Announce Completion of Major Project

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/manchester-auto-dealership-ellington-solar-company-announce-completion-major

Manchester's Lynch Toyota has completed a 298.1 kW solar carport installation at its Tolland Turnpike dealership, financed through the Connecticut Green Bank's CPACE program and installed by Ellington based Earthlight Technologies. The project is projected to save more than $968,000 over its lifetime, and is part of the Green Bank's broader mission to reduce energy costs for Connecticut businesses.