Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

$390 million awarded for New England electrical grid improvements

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0 million awarded for New England electrical grid improvements

New England’s electrical grid is set to receive a major upgrade. The Biden-Harris Administration, on Monday, announced a $2.2 billion investment into the U.S. energy network which, according to the Department of Energy, will “protect against growing threats of extreme weather, lower costs for communities, and catalyze additional grid capacity to meet load growth stemming from … Read more

Bridgeport explosion ‘rocked’ city, tighter regs possible, Ganim says

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Bridgeport explosion ‘rocked’ city, tighter regs possible, Ganim says

Mayor Joe Ganim walks after visiting the scene of an explosion at an environmental services company on Cross Street, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media The view looking south down Willow Street following an explosion at an environmental services company on Cross Street, in Bridgeport, Conn. on Friday, Dec. 29, … Read more