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Dispatch Energy Activates Bridgeport Fuel Cell Site

Dispatch Energy energized a 4-megawatt fuel cell power plant at Bridgeport's Bunnell Block, providing clean baseload electricity for approximately 3,400 homes. The project, developed with United Illuminating under Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program on a former brownfield site, aims to reduce emissions by 50 percent while strengthening grid reliability amid rising demand from data centers.

Dispatch Energy Activates Bridgeport Fuel Cell Site
https://www.tipranks.com/news/private-companies/dispatch-energy-activates-bridgeport-fuel-cell-site-expanding-baseload-clean-power-in-connecticut

How New Canadian Hydropower Line Will Impact CT Energy

Avangrid activated the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, delivering 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to Massachusetts with potential benefits for Connecticut ratepayers. The $1.6 billion project is expected to ease wholesale electricity prices across New England by reducing competition for power from regional generators, though the impact on individual bills may be modest according to industry experts.

How New Canadian Hydropower Line Will Impact CT Energy
https://www.sheltonherald.com/business/article/connecticut-hydropower-prices-necec-avangrid-21304538.php

Demolition of Vacant CT Building Puts Future Development In Spotlight

Demolition work begins on Hartford's vacant data processing center near Dunkin' Park, making way for a $90 million AI center, boutique hotel, and parking garage. The $9.4 million demolition is expected to complete by June, clearing the site for RMS Cos. redevelopment that includes a proposed center for applied artificial intelligence with potential Google technology partnership.

Demolition of Vacant CT Building Puts Future Development In Spotlight
https://www.courant.com/2026/01/14/demolition-of-vacant-and-decaying-ct-building-to-start-it-puts-future-development-in-spotlight/

Offshore Wind Project Clears Federal Hurdle, Construction Resumes

A federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's halt of the Revolution Wind offshore project, allowing construction to resume on the nearly-complete wind farm. Gov. Lamont praised the ruling, stating the project will deliver diverse energy supply and lower utility costs for over 300,000 Connecticut homes while creating good-paying jobs.

Offshore Wind Project Clears Federal Hurdle, Construction Resumes
https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/offshore-wind-project-clears-federal-hurdle-construction-resumes-ct-leaders

Higher Bills, Delayed Projects: How Administration Policies Hit CT's Clean Energy Push

Connecticut's 2026 gubernatorial race centers on electricity affordability as candidates navigate Trump administration policies shifting federal energy support away from renewables. Gov. Lamont pursues an "all-of-the-above" strategy including natural gas expansion, while facing criticism from both progressive Democrats favoring clean energy investments and Republicans seeking to eliminate public benefits charges on electric bills.

Higher Bills, Delayed Projects: How Administration Policies Hit CT's Clean Energy Push
https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-trump-climate-energy-agenda-cost-environment-21294687.php

State Bond Package Steers $31M to Hartford Development Projects

Connecticut's State Bond Commission approved over $31 million for Hartford economic development projects as part of a $3 billion bonding package. Funding includes $17.5 million through the Capital Region Development Authority for downtown parking garage repairs, Capitol Hotel renovation loans, and $6.5 million for North End affordable housing and daycare projects led by Mutual Housing Association and Citadel Community Development.

State Bond Package Steers $31M to Hartford Development Projects
https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/state-bond-package-steers-31m-to-hartford-development-projects/

Developer Eyes Townhouse Project on Sheltons Bridgeport Ave

Shelton-based ALKA Inc. seeks to amend an approved Planned Development District at 493 Bridgeport Avenue to build five one-bedroom townhouses. The site, near Walmart and Crown Point Center, was originally approved in 2016 for a gas station and convenience store but failed to generate retail interest. Each townhouse would include a garage with two parking spaces.

Developer Eyes Townhouse Project on Sheltons Bridgeport Ave
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/development-townhouses-shelton-ct-21147288.php

$88M Construction Loan for Greenwich Multifamily

Santander Bank provided $88 million in construction financing for Benedict Court, a 120-unit multifamily property in Greenwich. The consortium led by Lonicera Partners, Nimbus Properties, and Benedict Capital will build the development at 7-23 Benedict Place with 72 market-rate and 48 affordable units, plus 170 underground parking spaces. Completion scheduled for August 2028.

$88M Construction Loan for Greenwich Multifamily
https://commercialobserver.com/2026/01/santander-bank-88m-construction-loan-connecticut-multifamily/

Deadline Draws Near For Ex-School Redev RFP

Local organizations face a January 20 deadline to submit redevelopment proposals for two former New Haven school buildings vacant since 2021. The former West Rock STREAM Academy and Quinnipiac Real World STEM School closed during COVID-19 due to outdated HVAC systems. Nonprofits including Hope for New Haven and All Nations Christian Academy are preparing bids to repurpose the properties for daycare, educational, and community uses.

Deadline Draws Near For Ex-School Redev RFP
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/01/06/deadline-draws-near-for-ex-school-redev-rfps/

After Housing Approval, Suburb Reverses Course

Woodbridge zoning commissioners voted 6-0 to amend town zoning rules prohibiting future projects similar to a 96-unit mixed-income apartment complex they approved just one month earlier. The reversal came after over 150 residents gathered to oppose the December 2025 approval of the four-story development at 804 Fountain Street on the Woodbridge-New Haven border, which would include only 12 affordable units.

After Housing Approval, Suburb Reverses Course
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/01/06/after-housing-approval-suburb-reverses-course/

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