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Sen. Blumenthal and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the GRID Act, requiring new large data centers to source their own power and shielding consumers from utility cost increases driven by AI infrastructure demand.
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US artificial intelligence expansion confronts major electricity supply constraints as power demand from data centers strains grid capacity
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Big Y Foods received unanimous approval to build 50,000-square-foot supermarket at Westfarms Mall parking lot, with 250 parking spaces and EV charging stations, opening spring 2027
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Sierra Club Connecticut's Samantha Dynowski argues CT lawmakers should pursue energy efficiency and renewables rather than fossil fuels to lower electricity bills and reduce costs
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West Hartford Town Council unanimously approved 9-0 rezoning 2.49 acres at 230 Newington Road for Honeycomb Real Estate Partners' 54-unit affordable housing development called Madsen Acres
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