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Opinion: New London at center of vital emerging American energy industry

Opinion: New London at center of vital emerging American energy industry

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

Connecticut’s first offshore wind project, Revolution Wind, is under construction today, with the wind turbine components being staged out of New London State Pier. As the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, or DEEP, considers which offshore wind...
Opinion: New London at center of vital emerging American energy industry

Failure to meet surging data center energy demand will jeopardize economic growth, utility execs warn

by Joelyn Leon | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

After a more than decade-long period of largely flat growth, electricity demand is poised to skyrocket by 2030 as the artificial intelligence revolution, the expansion of chip manufacturing, and the electrification of the vehicle fleet all coincide as the U.S. is...
Opinion: New London at center of vital emerging American energy industry

Amid decarbonization efforts, New England’s energy demand expected to increase 23% over next decade

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

New England is responsible for 2.8% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S., Dolan said, and much of the region’s energy policy is driven by decarbonization. While alternative energy options like solar and wind have had a lot of time in the spotlight recently,...
Opinion: New London at center of vital emerging American energy industry

Deficiencies in New Milford High School’s ‘traumatic’ roof project to be fixed

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Work to remediate sections of the New Milford High School roof that were insufficiently repaired is expected to be completed over the summer, starting in July, officials say. The six-year-long ordeal has included two fires, leaks and the discovery that some panels had...
Opinion: New London at center of vital emerging American energy industry

Updated plan for Gold Star Highway properties calls for 390 apartments, realigned entrance

by Joelyn Leon | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

An updated plan for the town-owned 517 & 529 Gold Star Highway properties, along with adjacent privately-owned parcels, calls for 390 apartments, housed within five, five-story buildings, and amenities that include a clubhouse and pool. The Town Council at its...
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