States rethink data centers as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid

by Joelyn Leon | May 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

State Sen. Norm Needleman championed the 2021 legislation designed to lure major data centers to Connecticut. But this legislative session, he’s wondering if those tax breaks are appropriate for all data centers, especially those with the potential to disrupt the...

Eversource plans to cut investment in CT by $500M over 5 years due to regulatory ‘uncertainty’

by Joelyn Leon | May 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

Eversource Energy officials said during an earnings call Thursday morning that the utility company plans to cut its capital expenditures in Connecticut by nearly $100 million in 2024, and by $500 million over the next five years, as a result of the state’s “uncertain”...

Live updates: I-95 bridge in Norwalk to be demolished after tanker fire

by Joelyn Leon | May 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

A tractor-trailer fire has closed Interstate 95 and caused massive delays on the Merritt Parkway, Post Road and other local roads on Thursday. All I-95 lanes in the area remain closed Thursday afternoon due to the crash that occurred between exits 16 and 14 around...

Meriden council rejects $25M in bonding for new senior center, health department

by Joelyn Leon | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

The City Council voted 8-4 to reject a proposal Monday to add $25 million to the city’s capital improvement plan to fund a new senior center and health department. The ultimate rejection of the proposed senior center and health department funding followed an...

Eversource’s plan to put two transmission lines under Norwalk Harbor sparks concerns about docks

by Joelyn Leon | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Plans for Eversource to place transmission lines under Norwalk Harbor as part of the $1 billion project to replace the Walk train bridge are prompting concerns over the future of the city’s public docks. Eversource plans to place two existing overhead transmission...