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$62.9M Approved for CT Community Development Projects

Connecticut's Community Investment Fund 2030 board has approved nearly $63 million in grants for 38 community development projects across the state, spanning affordable housing, office-to-residential conversions, workforce training, and neighborhood revitalization. Highlights include $6 million each for demolition of the St. John Towers site in Stamford and conversion of the 111 Founders Plaza tower in East Hartford into residential apartments. Grants still require final State Bond Commission approval.

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/cif-board-approves-62-9m-for-38-community-d…

Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to Connecticut and Beyond

The 704 MW Revolution Wind offshore wind project has begun delivering power to Connecticut and Rhode Island after surviving two Trump administration stop-work orders reversed in federal court. Built by more than 1,000 local union workers, the 65-turbine project is expected to power over 350,000 homes and save New England ratepayers up to $500 million per year in wholesale energy costs once fully operational.

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/revolution-wind-begins-delivering-power…

Opposition to Iroquois Natural Gas Project Crosses Party Lines

A proposed $272 million expansion of the Iroquois Gas Transmission System in Brookfield has drawn rare bipartisan opposition, with both Republican and Democratic local officials citing concerns over air quality, noise, and proximity to Whisconier Middle School. State Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding and other local Republicans have broken with national party energy priorities to oppose the project, which awaits final air quality permit approval from DEEP.

https://ctmirror.org/2026/02/08/brookfield-ct-natural-gas-compressor-expansion/

Solar Bill Draws Business Support, Cost Warnings As Lawmakers Weigh Clean Energy Overhaul (Subscrp)

Connecticut lawmakers debate solar energy legislation with business community expressing support while raising concerns about ratepayer costs as part of broader clean energy policy overhaul

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/solar-bill-draws-business-support-cost-warn…

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