Gov. Ned Lamont recently signed into law the nation’s strongest labor standards for renewable energy projects, paving the way for our state to swiftly and equitably transition to a green economy powered by good union jobs. The bill, SB 999, will ensure that Connecticut’s efforts to combat climate change will create jobs that pay family-sustaining wages and increase training opportunities for Connecticut’s marginalized residents. The new law only applies to utility-scale projects, excluding, for example, residential or commercial solar installations — and includes requirements that developers pay prevailing wages for construction, maintenance and security personnel; partner with apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs; and negotiate a community benefits agreement with the host community.
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