Daniel W. McInerney
Business Manager
Industry and IBEW News
West Haven officials have granted a time extension for the mixed-use development project planned for the former Buckle factory site. The project aims to transform the historic industrial property into a combination of residential units, commercial space, and community amenities, representing a significant redevelopment opportunity for the area. Source: nhregister.com
Connecticut municipalities are proposing a regional collaborative approach to address housing needs as an alternative to the vetoed HB 5002 legislation. The new framework would eliminate controversial mandates while allowing towns to work together through councils of government to meet housing goals and share responsibility for development across regions. Source: hartfordbusiness.com
The Trump administration has reached a first-of-its-kind programmatic agreement with Connecticut DOT to streamline environmental reviews and cut red tape for transportation projects. The deal is expected to accelerate schedules by at least six weeks for approximately 90 construction projects annually, including major initiatives like the Gold Star Memorial Bridge and New Haven Bus Rapid Transit system. Source: msn.com
Grid operators are deploying synchronous compensators and advanced technologies to maintain grid stability as renewable energy sources increase. These rotating machines provide essential grid inertia and frequency control that traditional power plants once supplied, helping prevent blackouts in high-renewable grids. Source: bloomberg.com
New York utilities are implementing grid-enhancing technologies to improve transmission efficiency and reliability while reducing costs for ratepayers. These advanced systems optimize power flow, reduce congestion, and enhance grid monitoring capabilities without requiring extensive new infrastructure construction. Source: utilitydive.com
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