CT Lawmakers Align on Tax Break for Affordable Housing Builders

https://www.greenwichtime.com/business/article/ct-affordable-housing-construction-tax-tariff-20177679.php

Connecticut legislators have reached bipartisan agreement on a new tax incentive package designed to boost affordable housing construction across the state, potentially creating new job opportunities in the construction sector. Source: greenwichtime.com

Legal Snafu Over Canceled NG Plant Site Ensnares CT Energy Storage

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/enn/legal-snafu-over-canceled-natural-gas-plant-site-ensnares-connecticut-energy-storage-project

A planned energy storage facility in Connecticut has encountered legal complications related to the site of a previously canceled natural gas plant, raising questions about the transition to renewable energy infrastructure. Source: canarymedia.com

Leveraging Surplus Interconnection Could Unleash 800 GW of US Grid Energy

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/surplus-interconnection-gridlab-berkeley-report/740262/

New report from GridLab and Berkeley indicates that utilizing existing surplus interconnection capacity could enable up to 800 GW of additional clean energy to connect to the US grid, potentially accelerating renewable deployment. Source: utilitydive.com

MIT Engineers: Solar, Batteries Would Stabilize Grid After Cyberattacks

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/24/mit-engineers-say-solar-batteries-could-stabilize-grid-after-cyberattacks/

Research from MIT reveals that distributed solar generation and battery storage systems could help maintain grid stability and provide critical power following cyberattacks on centralized energy infrastructure. Source: pv-magazine.com

Solar, Battery Storage to Lead New US Generating Capacity

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586

EIA report shows solar power and battery storage technologies will dominate new electricity generating capacity additions in the United States, outpacing traditional fossil fuel sources. Source: eia.gov

Opponents Ask Interior Sec to Halt Offshore Projects

https://newbedfordlight.org/offshore-wind-foes-ask-trumps-interior-secretary-to-halt-all-projects/

Groups opposing offshore wind development have petitioned the Interior Secretary to stop all offshore wind projects, citing concerns about impacts on fishing industries and marine ecosystems. Source: newbedfordlight.org

Optimism For Distributed US Wind

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/24/there-is-optimism-for-distributed-wind-energy-in-united-states/

Positive outlook for the growth of distributed wind energy projects across the United States, highlighting potential for job creation and grid resilience. Source: cleantechnica.com

What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Power Line?

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/epri-lab-lenox-power-grid-general-electric/article_9bf173bc-a867-11ef-93cd-c7411e5ed418.html

Detailed exploration of the effects of lightning strikes on power lines, including protection systems and grid resilience measures being researched at the EPRI lab in Lenox. Source: berkshireeagle.com

10 Story Extended Stay Approved In Stamford

https://patch.com/connecticut/stamford/10-story-99-room-extended-stay-hotel-approved-stamford

Stamford approves construction of new 10-story extended stay hotel, set to create both construction jobs and permanent hospitality positions. Project marks significant development for local construction industry. Source: patch.com

E Norwalk Mill Pond Apts Slated for Late Summer Launch

https://www.thehour.com/news/article/east-norwalk-mill-pond-cemetery-st-rent-housing-20027033.php

East Norwalk's Mill Pond apartment development on track for late summer completion, bringing new housing options to the area. Project has generated significant construction employment and will create permanent property management positions. Source: thehour.com