Manchester Tech School Solar Project Part Of 7-Site State Clean Energy Rollout

https://patch.com/connecticut/manchester/manchester-tech-school-solar-project-part-7-site-state-clean-energy-rollout

patch.com: A ribbon cutting at Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester marked one of seven solar installations nearing completion at Connecticut technical high schools, with the combined projects expected to deliver nearly 4 megawatts of renewable energy and save the state roughly $5.4 million in energy costs over the life of the panels.

State Lawmakers Sign Off On Tweed Deal Dollars

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/05/05/state-lawmakers-sign-off-on-tweed-deal-dollars/

newhavenindependent.org: The Connecticut legislature approved a funding package tied to the Tweed New Haven Airport expansion deal, authorizing up to $40 million in state bonds for East Haven public safety facilities plus annual payments to both East Haven and New Haven in exchange for East Haven agreeing not to further contest federal approval of the runway and terminal project.

Fair Haven Health Honored For New HQ

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/05/06/fair-haven-health-honored-for-new-hq/

newhavenindependent.org: Fair Haven Community Health Care and construction manager PAC Group received the Best in Class Healthcare honor at the CREW CT Blue Ribbon Awards for the new 35,560-square-foot community health center at 374 Grand Avenue in New Haven, completed in June 2025.

Utility Training Program Gets Refreshed Look (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/utility-training-program-gets-refreshed-look/?ref=ew

ibew.org: The National Utility Industry Training Fund has launched a new logo and updated website as it expands training programs for IBEW utility members, with new courses in natural gas, drone licensing, and nuclear classifications in development

Local Introduces More Than 150 Women to Union Electrical Trade (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/local-701-introduces-more-than-150-women-to-union-electrical-trade/?ref=ew

ibew.org: Illinois Local 701 Women's Committee drew more than 150 women to an apprenticeship information expo in late March to showcase careers in the union electrical trade and the benefits of IBEW membership

Clean Energy and Union Labor Intersect (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/clean-energy-and-union-labor-intersect-in-nj/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International President Kenneth W. Cooper tours the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey, a 100% union facility where clean energy projects and IBEW labor have come together

Sec-Treas Noble : An Even Stronger Retirement (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/an-even-stronger-retirement/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International Secretary Treasurer Paul A. Noble explains the new National Electrical Individual Benefit pension program and encourages local unions to negotiate the employer funded plan as an additional retirement supplement for members

Pres Cooper : Run for Something (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/run-for-something/?ref=ew

ibew.org: International President Kenneth W. Cooper urges IBEW members and retirees to consider running for public office at all levels of government, noting more than 700 already hold elected positions across the US and Canada

War Accelerates Global Shift from Oil and Gas

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/03/trump-clean-energy-iran-war-global-shift-oil-gas

theguardian.com: The US conflict with Iran is accelerating the global shift away from oil and gas, driving sharp increases in electric vehicle demand across Europe and renewed investment in renewables worldwide despite Trump administration policies favoring fossil fuels

Want Up to $32,000 for School? Apply for Founders Scholarship (EW)

https://ibew.org/electrical_worker/apply-for-founders-scholarship/

ibew.org reports the IBEW Founders Scholarship is now open for applications offering awards of up to $32000 to members and their families pursuing post-secondary education with a deadline to apply in the coming weeks.