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Industry and IBEW News

CT Utility Regulator Sued

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/energy-firm-sues-pura-over-law-that-blocked-it-from-selling-renewable-energy-credits/

hartfordbusiness.com: New York energy firm Hartree Partners has sued Connecticut utility regulator PURA, arguing a 2025 state law stripped its out of state biomass plants of their Class I renewable energy credit status in violation of federal constitutional protections. Hartree contends the change voids existing contracts and could worsen the state's already tight supply of renewable energy credits.

Battery Storage Creates New Opportunity for CT Business

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/battery-storage-is-creating-a-new-opportunity-for-connecticut-businesses/

Connecticut utilities are now incentivizing businesses to host battery systems on their properties to help flatten electricity demand spikes, creating an opportunity for commercial customers to generate income while reducing their own utility costs and gaining backup power.

Crystal Mall to Close for Good as EB Expands

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/crystal-mall-prepares-to-close-for-good-as-electric-boat-talks-growth-for-company/3717630/

The Crystal Mall in Waterford closes permanently on March 31 as General Dynamics Electric Boat converts the space into offices and training facilities to support an ambitious plan to hire 8,000 new employees in 2026, including 4,500 in the Southeast Connecticut region.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells: $350k Grant Strengthens CT Clean Energy Manufacturing

https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cells-350000-grant-strengthens-connecticuts-clean-energy-manufacturing/8575296/

Congressman John Larson announced $350,000 in federal funding for CONNSTEP at Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen in Windsor, providing advisory services and technical guidance to small and mid sized Connecticut manufacturers working on hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

Plug in Solar Can Help Lower Electric Bills. Will CT Make Them Legal?

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/plug-in-solar-panels-can-help-lower-electric-bills-will-ct-make-them-legal/

Connecticut lawmakers are weighing House Bill 5340, which would allow customers to install plug in solar panels up to 1,200 watts without utility approval, lifting regulatory barriers that have kept so called balcony solar in a legal gray area despite growing consumer interest.