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Earlier this month, Eversource Energy warned Connecticut officials that it needs to raise over three-billion-dollars in new revenue from ratepayers in the coming years.  Eversource indicated that customers will begin feeling the pain in 2027 and will likely involve a big increase in delivery charges on power bills. We asked Senator Ryan Fazio, ranking senator on the Energy and Technology Committee, about solutions to lower energy costs, including eliminating the public benefits section of bills. Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday's midweek "Connecticut Today" by looking at proposals in Hartford to deal with more possible "street takeovers" during the coming warmer months (00:35). Blogger Chris Powell had some tough words for the state's T.V. news operations and how they're covering the Waterbury home imprisonment case (14:58). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar joined us to chat about a possible multi-billion-dollar rate increase request from Eversource (22:56) Image Credit: REUTERS

Recently, we spoke with State Representative Matt Blumenthal about Senate Bill 1531, banning Eversource and UI from owning both gas and electric utilities. We wanted to know what Senator Ryan Fazio, ranking Republican member of the Energy and Technology Committee, thinks about the proposal and get an update on a move to get rid of the public benefits section of some people's utility bills.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

47% Rate Increase for Electric Transmission Proposed by Eversource, Kreis Warns.Here's what you can do:47%. That is the increase that Everource is requesting before the PUC in their current rate case for the distribution part of their bill. But the folks at Eversource are doing their best to bury the lead in an avalanche of other charges in which the 47% is embedded. That's 47% over just a bit more than 2 years, well over the rate of inflation.

In this week's episode of Political Contessa, Jennifer takes the spotlight to address pressing issues in Massachusetts. Jennifer brings her rich experience in political commentary, advocacy, and public service, highlighting her dynamic approach to dissecting political events and decisions that impact everyday citizens. Jennifer's target is the recent escalations of utility rates in Massachusetts, scrutinizing the state’s Department of Public Utilities decisions. She discusses the bipartisan response from Massachusetts lawmakers expressing concern over these steep increases, which have seen energy rates soar by up to 35%. Highlighting the burden this places on residents, especially those in affordable housing, she criticizes the profit-driven motives of utility companies like Eversource and National Grid. Further, she unpacks the role of government leaders, specifically pointing at the governor's lack of intervention and how this crisis underscores the importance of voting, knowing elected officials, and making one's voice heard. “Energy rates have soared, soared 30, 35%. It's insane” ~Jennifer Nassour This week on Political Contessa: Bipartisan concern over Massachusetts utility rate hikes The burden of energy costs on residents in affordable housing Eversource and National Grid’s profit motives Role of the Department of Public Utilities in rate increases Criticism of government inaction on utility price control Importance of voting and knowing elected officials The responsibility of governors to their state's citizens Financial implications of shelter programs for illegal immigrants Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Uptime, we discuss Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper stepping down, Shell withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project, and a study showing only 15% of employees feel their managers are transparent about challenges in the workplace. Fill out our Uptime listener survey and enter to win an Uptime mug! Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! You're listening to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast, brought to you by BuildTurbines. com. Learn, train, and be a part of the clean energy revolution. Visit BuildTurbines. com today. Now here's your hosts, Allen Hall, Joel Saxom, Phil Totaro, and Rosemary Barnes. Allen Hall: Danish Renewable Energy Company, Ørsted, announced a leadership change, with CEO Mad Snipper stepping down after four years at the helm. Rasmus Erbo. Uh, the company's deputy CEO and chief commercial officer will take over as group president and CEO, uh, in February. Uh, the transition comes as Orsted adapts to evolving market conditions in the offshore wind sector. Now this, uh, I guess around the industry was expected news. Uh, if you had talked to somebody, uh, about offshore in the US, uh, they felt like what had happened over the last year or so was really rough on the leadership at Oersted, part of this too, guys, is that some of it is just happenstance, interest rates rising, the supply chain nightmares that were happening and Mads Knipper would just happen to be there at that specific time. Is, is that the feeling like it was just bad timing, uh, for Mads? Phil Totaro: Yeah, it's, it's part of it, but the, the reality I think is you, you've got a scenario where he, he was there and the buck stops here and all that sort of stuff, um, if you're the boss, but he also was one kind of overseeing a lot of the deals that got him put in place that led to all those impairments that they ended up having. It's like, yeah, okay. Interest rates are high, but. It's like he, he, you know, was there signing off on these, these deals with, uh, PSEG in New Jersey and, uh, Eversource in, in Connecticut, uh, and Rhode Island that were just frankly terrible deals. I mean, it just, they, they ended up, Orsted ended up having to pay. for whatever the utility companies had invested time and money and effort and et cetera, uh, into, you know, the development work on these deals, um, in case they decided to pull out plus, you know, uh, a little extra. And it's like, that's, that's the way it is. You know, you might think that that's typical, but when you get into a deal like this for an offshore wind farm, uh, I mean, we're starting to talk in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and it led to this, this multi billion dollar impairment that they had, you know, last year. So, you know, I think I said on the show six months ago that he was likely to be gone, and guess what? He is. Allen Hall: My feeling about it is there's just a little bit of happenstance, but that's the problem at being in leadership You don't get to choose the economic times in which you're running the company and you have to play what the cards are dealt right, I Wouldn't say any offshore wind developer in the United States. This has great numbers at the minute So it isn't like Orsted has is in a different bucket at the minute it but I I I think the, my contention at the time was New Jersey really screwed Orsted. Not the, the government in New Jersey was just negotiating in bad faith. And they wanted to take all the federal tax credits, which Orsted agreed to, and then they needed them back. And then it just went back and forth there.

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi back to the Thursday show to chat about the latest controversies with the Bridgeport Board of Education and the city's school system (00:42). CT Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch joined us to talk about the latest legal action being taken by Eversource and Avangrid against the state's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (09:18). Finally, Paul had more thoughts regarding the ongoing local hysteria over reported ICE agent sightings (16:50) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Governor Hochul says New York state will cooperate with immigration officials amid mass deportations. The alleged Long Island serial killer was back in court today. Two West Haven police officers were shot in a standoff this morning. Eversource says it's selling Aquarion Water. Plus, why aging Connecticut residents are finding it harder to pay their premiums for long term care insurance.

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All 9 of the members participated in Council Chambers. Quick recap:APPOINTMENTS - Police Station Building Committee - Andrew WoodwardPUBLIC HEARING - rescheduled to Feb 5; New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian CuisinePRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION on Maple Hill and Schmidt Farm Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Signs, first reading and approved to move to second reading2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for their second reading, and receiving unanimous final approvalGrant of Underground Gas Distribution System Easement for work by Eversource at the Pump Station near the Recreation Dept.Approval of a donation for the Senior CenterTOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTEmergency housing potentially ended by year end (if not sooner)New website, agenda issue for Jamie, kins to be worked outSenior Center heating issue, funding planned for ‘permanent' fixLet's listen to the meeting recording which runs about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Audio link -> --------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/whUEjE1HPjY?&t=149 The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01222025-1501 -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Our conversation condenses the Council meeting of Wednesday night with a focus on two questions:• ok, what just happened? • What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?Topics for this sessionAPPOINTMENTS - Police Station Building Committee - Andrew WoodwardPUBLIC HEARING - rescheduled to Feb 5; New Common Victualler Section 12 Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages License and Approval of Karan Goswami as the Manager - Kaushik Restaurants Inc. d/b/a Mirchi Indian CuisinePRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION on Maple Hill and Schmidt Farm Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Director2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Signs, first reading and approved to move to second reading2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for their second reading, and receiving unanimous final approvalGrant of Underground Gas Distribution System Easement for work by Eversource at the Pump Station near the Recreation Dept.Approval of a donation for the Senior CenterTOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTEmergency housing potentially ended by year end (if not sooner)New website, agenda issue for Jamie, kins to be worked outSenior Center heating issue, funding planned for ‘permanent' fixLet's listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap the Town Council meeting held this week--------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/whUEjE1HPjY?&t=149 The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2025-01-22_town_council_agenda_1.pdf --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

In this episode, I revisit thermal energy networks with HEET's Zeyneb Magavi and Eversource's Eric Bosworth. What was once a novel concept - replacing gas networks with shared ground-source heat pumps - is now being piloted across the country. We explore the technology's remarkable efficiency and its potential to revolutionize heating and cooling — and give gas utilities a second life as thermal utilities. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribe

In this episode of Climate Positive, hosts Gil Jenkins and Guy Van Syckle chat with Zeyneb Magavi, Executive Director of HEET, a Massachusetts-based non-profit focused on designing a strategic evolution of aging gas systems into bidirectional ambient thermal grids, with the aim of driving rapid and equitable decarbonization of heating and cooling in urban areas. The enlivening conversation centers around the networked geothermal, a novel technology gaining traction nationwide that utilizes underground thermal energy systems to provide efficient and sustainable heating and cooling. Magavi breaks down how this innovative neighborhood-scale decarbonization solution works, highlights the business case, policy drivers, the benefits for communities, utilities, workers, and more.Links:HEET WebsiteZeyneb Magavi on LinkedInZeyneb MagaviBioHEET on  XHEET on  LinkedInArticle: Underground Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment (Wall Street Journal, April 21, 2024)Article: How an Unlikely Coalition of Climate Activists and a Gas Utility Are Weaning a Boston Suburb Off Fossil Fuels (Inside Climate News, December 21, 2024)HEET Blog:  13 Massachusetts Communities Kickstart New Geothermal Networks with $450,000 in Funding from MassCEC (February 29, 2024)HEET Blog: Networked Geothermal: The National Picture (April 17, 2023)Episode recorded December 17, 2024 Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com or tweet them to @ClimatePosiPod.

Eversource and natural gas customers could see an increase in their bills down the line because of a change in the companies' credit ratings. With a lower credit rating, these utility companies say it will cost more to secure money for large projects, and customers will end up footing a larger bill. To better understand yet another increase with utility bills, we spoke with Eversource Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Requirements, Doug Horton. Image Credit: Getty Images

Eversource blames Connecticut's regulatory environment for its credit rating downgrade. A lawsuit could be coming to Long Island over red light camera tickets. An effort to save marshland at one Connecticut state park has gotten a federal boost. Plus, a local artist's take on social media.

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli took a look at a reported separation agreement involving the Bridgeport Board of Education and school Superintendent Dr. Carmela Levy-David (00:30). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi elaborated further on big changes coming in the Bridgeport school system (14:02). GOP State House leader Vin Candelora talked about this week's credit downgrade for Eversource by Standard and Poor's (22:34) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Brian Shactman and his team are promoting a Salvation Army holiday fundraiser, aiming to raise $200,000. They encourage listeners to visit the Avon Old Farms Hotel, donate unwrapped toys, or text to give. Brian highlights the generosity of John Carmen from Carmen Funeral Homes and discusses the challenges faced by the Salvation Army, including the rising number of families seeking assistance. Chris Mattei from Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder joins to discuss a Texas court decision blocking the sale of Alex Jones' InfoWars, complicating the Onion's bid to acquire it. The conversation also touches on local sports updates and community involvement. The conversation revolves around a holiday fundraising event at the Avon Old Farms Hotel, where listeners are encouraged to donate unwrapped toys and monetary contributions to the Salvation Army. The event is supported by local businesses and volunteers, including John Brighenti's family, who own the hotel. The discussion also covers various local and national news topics, such as a power outage in Hartford due to an underground electrical fire, Eversource's preparation for potential storm-related outages, and the University of Connecticut's review of underperforming programs. Additionally, there are updates on a murder case, a successful Christmas tree season.

State House Republican leader Vincent Candelora talks about the S&P lowering Eversource's credit rating, utility blasts CT regulators, claims customers may have to pay higher rates due to the change.

Chaz and AJ spoke with CT state senator Ryan Fazio, about the proposed rate hike from Eversouce. Why does this keep happening, and why is it always up to the customers to foot the bill? (0:00)  Comedian Vince Berry was in studio for Dumb Ass News, and the story of a man who was caught attempting to smuggle way too many tarantulas. (12:38)  Ghost, the host and founder of some popular CT swinger parties, was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning. Ghost shared stories from some past parties, and what it's like to be recognized in public by someone who has attended a party. (19:30)

FEMA denies disaster assistance to Suffolk homeowners hit by historic flooding this summer. Officials are wary of a promise from Eversource to lower rates. Brookhaven moves forward with a major renovation of Mastic Beach. Plus, Connecticut cities saw a shift away from the Democratic party this presidential election.

Chaz and AJ opened the show with a lot of frustration. Some from the proposed rate hike by Eversource, and some by the "fight" between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. (0:00)  WFSB sport guy, Joe Zone was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to handle Top 10 duties, but also to recap the Mike Tyson fight. Joe's Top 10 was the greatest boxers of his lifetime. (12:40) Friday night in West Haven turned violent, at a high school football team. Sergeant Allard from the West Haven PD was on the phone to explain how things started, and why identifying those that participated is so difficult. (27:29)  Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their car accident stories. One father thinks his daughter may actually hold a world record of some kind. (42:56) 

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Jenna Turner and Jonathan Rizzo of Eversource join us to discuss the challenges Eversource is facing and how they're solving for them. We talk with Jenna and Jonathan about the digitization of their workflow, the impact of that digitization, and the challenges that come with managing UVM programs across 3 states. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#podcast #podcasts #arborist #forester #forestry #utility #utilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Themis Klarides discusses the flood that did damage to her family business as well as Eversource pricing and this year's presidential election

This morning Lou declared: "I want to be a lesbian." He's even decided to write a parody song of a popular Bruno Mars hit. New Milford State Rep Billy "Mo" Buckbee drops into the studio to talk about the Eversource rate hikes. Lou explains he has a thirst for vengeance. Former WWE Superstar Mandy Rose was live in-studio for four segments.

Recent bills from UI and Eversource take many Connecticut residents by surprise. Long Islanders will pay more for natural gas beginning next month. Increased service at Tweed Airport raises concerns from the New Haven community. And the latest from WSHU's Off the Path.

Matt Carey complains about Facebook moms who can't be bothered to check their e-mail. Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves says when is enough, enough with Eversource. Brookfield First Selectman Steve Dunn on the development of the town and what he envisions for the future. Famous Amos dies and prompts an epic cookie chat. Karate is Fugazi in Connecticut.

Eversource spokesperson Jamie Ratliff was on to address price hikes, that she says the company tried to warn people about a year ago. During the conversation, she offered little insight on who's responsible for the price increase, but did share tips for customers on how to lower their monthly usage. Shortly after her call, State Rep Vin Candelora responded to news that energy bills will be rising yet again in September, this time to fund public charging stations for electric vehicles. 

Rep Bill Buckbee discusses the rising Eversource costs that are crippling users in the state of Connecticut.  Can it be stopped?

A lot of Connecticut residents are fuming after getting their July electric bill. Eversource customers are seeing increases in what's called the “public benefits” portion of their bill and they are substantial! So, why the stark uptick and who's to blame? Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Requirements at Eversource, Doug Horton, joined the show for more. Image Credit: Getty Images

Lou and Dave go bananas over the news that monkeys might be able to talk. They are less impressed with a new TikTok trend where women are sharing their pregnancy reveals. It's a Fury Friday, the guys take calls and mail on the new Eversource rate hike in Connecticut. The Heat wave could cause heat rash. The boys run down a list of some of their favorite rashes and announce they are all afraid of shingles. An Indonesian man stabs his best friend to death over the chicken-egg debate. Simone Biles becomes the greatest American gymnast of all-time. Lou takes a beating for his stance on the band Kansas.

Last November, it was announced that Connecticut saw a dramatic population increase between 2021 and 2022. However, U.S. Census numbers reflect that it is more likely there was a net loss of 13,000 people to other states. Senator Eric Berthel, Ranking Senator on the Appropriations Committee, discussed how this inaccuracy could have occurred and the expensive bills sent out by Eversource.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Mike Gopinathan, Ph.D., who is from India, is a true energizer bunny working diligently for his family and creating a legacy that has impacted his colleagues and overall community. As he sits on the cusp of retirement, he has enjoyed a successful career as an engineer and manager with Eversource and now will focus on his three international businesses. Mike has had a focused career impacting many in his organization with his talent and expertise along with his commitment to leadership and DEI initiatives. Additionally, his academic career has been equally as impressive as he has earned multiple master's degrees and most recently his Ph.D. An avid tennis and pickleball player he is a role model of living life to the fullest!

Monday's topics were numerous including, the Red Sox record-breaking performance against the Yankees and the Celtics' pursuit of Banner #18 as our sports guru John Leahy joined us for a Monday visit. Also on the list of topics, summer vacation destinations, Eversource's rate hike and George Strait's record shattering concert over the weekend.

Eversource announced a cut of 500-million-dollars in spending in Connecticut over the next five years. The company says it will no longer be investing 100-million-dollars in each of the next five years on infrastructure and other projects in Connecticut.  The cuts will only involve capital projects, not day to day operations. We wanted to get a better understanding about what led to the decision for a major investment shakeup. We spoke with Doug Horton, Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Requirements at Eversource. Image Credit: Getty Images

Patricia Burke is a prolific writer with Safe Tech International.  In this interview we discuss the torment she endured as a result of involuntary wireless radiation exposure, her discovery of the source and her advocacy and education efforts to help others avoid wireless radiation exposure from so-called 'smart' electric meters as well as many other topics.Here's Patricia's Substack and here are links to topics of discussion:Safe Tech International and their email:  team@safetechinternational.orgSmart Grid Dr. Sam Milham Dirty Electricity  'Dirty Electricity' and the Diseases of Civilization - Dr. Sam Milham EMF Safety Network Stop Smart Meters (based in CA) Coalition to Stop BC Hydro https://stopsmartmetersbc.com/  National Grid Smart Meter Pilot Program Description of different meters, AMI, AMR, POWERLINE The EI Wellspring https://eiwellspring.org/smartmeter.htmlWCCA About Smart Meters https://www.wccatv.com/video/about-smart-meters                                                      also see: Tech Safe with Cece Doucette https://www.wccatv.com/video/tech-safeHow often are the meters transmitting: https://emfsafetynetwork.org/pges-big-confession/  Several PG&E bulletins and spokespersons make varying claims on how often the Smart Meter electric meters transmit RF, anywhere from every hour to every 4 to 6 hours to 2% or 4% of the time. Recently CPUC administrative law judge Amy Yip-Kikugawa ordered all investor owned utilities (IOU's ) to answer Smart Meter radio frequency (RF) questions. PG&E's answers are an astounding confession!  Question 2: How many times in total (average and maximum) is a smart meter scheduled to transmit during a 24-hour period? PG&E says the average number of RF pulses for the electric meter would be about 10,000, per meter, per day and the maximum number over 190,000.Opt Out Policy for the National Grid AMR meters in MA:  DPU1383A_FinalOrder.pdf  Proposed tariffs; Massachusetts Sen. Michael O. Moore introduced the bill on Jan. 19, less than a week after the state's two largest utility companies — Eversource and National Grid — filed tariff requests seeking to charge consumers a smart meter opt-out fee of $34 per month and $11 per month, respectively. https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/smart-meter-state-legislation/ Explanation of Dirty Electricity Caused by Switch Mode Power Supply in Smart Meters: https://smartgridawareness.org/2017/04/09/dr-milham-testifies-smart-meters-public-health-hazard/ Because it is at the front end of a building's wiring, the dirty electricity from the smart meter's SMPS has a gateway into that building's wiring, and also into the earth via the Support the Show.Support this podcast here: https://www.emfremedy.com/donate/Keith Cutter is President of EMF Remedy LLChttps://www.emfremedy.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8jc5qb0kzFhMs4vtgmNlgKeith's SubstackThe EMF Remedy Podcast is a production of EMF Remedy LLCHelping you helping you reduce exposure to harmful man-made electromagnetic radiation in your home.

The guys take texts on things that sound dirty but aren't. Comic/Influencer Shannon Fiedler calls in. The worst bathrooms in CT. The Danbury nurses are picketing and need our support. Eversource is at it again with a rate hike coming in July.

A Connecticut bill would expand sick leave for private sector workers. New York could still eliminate the “100 foot rule” before the session ends. Eversource customers will see a rate hike this summer. And much of Connecticut's development is built near vulnerable inland wetlands.

Click here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program. This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. We'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its 9th national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award. So listen and find out how that translates into even more potential energy savings for consumers.

This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners in their own right. First up, we'll chat with reps from two of the dozens of agencies that have joined growing All In Movement here in Connecticut: NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project and TEAM Inc. who were just recognized with the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association. Then we'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its ninth national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. And we'll close inviting you to get help from - and to help support Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, which offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; while striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach. 

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Eversource is building the country's first gas utility-led networked geothermal system in Framingham. Environmentalists hope it can be a model for other gas utilities to wean themselves off of fossil fuels.

This week's episode covers Eversource exiting offshore wind, delays at Dogger Bank wind farm, honorees of the Queen Elizabeth engineering prize, and the return of Wind Farm of the Week featuring Kay Wind farm. Allen and Joel also look forward to attending ACP OMS in San Diego! Allen Hall: Joel, I think being in the podcast business is a lot easier than being in the AM radio business, clearly because down in Jasper, Alabama the station was alarmed by some guys taking care of the grounds. They had come out to, to mow and weed whack and whatever they're going to do. And. At the tower site. And when they got there, there was no tower. The tower was gone. I was left with a bunch of cables on the ground. And so the tower evidently was stolen. And the station manager at down there in Alabama doesn't have any leads. They can't figure out where this, all the equipment went to. And it wasn't like it was a little tiny. 20 foot tower. It's like a 200 foot tower. So talking about taking down a really big structure and somehow dragging it off into the woods and never to be found again. So there's a, that's a big problem. If the people are starting to steal your radio tower, you got Joel Saxum: issues. I just can't see what anybody would do with it. You're not going to cut it up and sell it for scrap. Like every If this is national news now, every scrapyard is going to know. First off, look, so what are you going to do with it is one, if, and if you reinstall it eh, we're going to install it so we can get TV from fricking Germany. I don't know. But if you're going to reinstall it, someone's going to see it. They're going to be like, there's the 200 foot tower. So I don't know, unless it's just a really extravagant prank that someone's pulling, I'm not sure what you're going to do with this tower. But kudos to the people that pulled it down. I don't know how you did that overnight. Allen Hall: They don't have any insurance coverage, because who would steal a tower, right? So now the station's in trouble because the FCC which license all the radio stations in the United States has pulled their license. So they had an FM station and an AM station, the AM station got stolen. The FM station evidently is still operational, but the FCC told them to turn it off. So now they're stuck. They gotta go buy a new tower. Those things are not cheap, by the way, so that's a big problem. And it just reminds me when you and I were been down in Oklahoma and Texas. That a lot of wind turbines now, thank goodness, are well locked up because there's a lot of vandals out there and some of these wind turbines are located in remote places that we make sure that all those things are closed and secure like we hope that they are because there's a lot of crazy stuff going on right now. Joel Saxum: So one last question, Allen, at what point in time do we just get rid of AM radio? Allen Hall: As soon as podcasts take over the world, that's when, or when you can listen to it on a podcast on AM radio, that's when you can do it. Joel Saxum: That's our next frontier, back to AM. Allen Hall: Back to AM, amen. Well, Joel, Eversource is pulling out of the offshore wind business here in the United States. Now, Eversource is a large electricity provider on the East Coast. They operate New England's largest energy system with about 4. 4 million electric natural gas and wind Water customers in sort of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and up in New Hampshire, so they cover Hartford, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts, two big metro areas because they published their financials for 2023 and they had booked a 1. 9 billion dollar impairment. For its offshore wind investments for last year, and evidently, as part of that, they decided to sell their 50 percent stake in South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind projects to global infrastructure partners. Now, in return for selling those, you're going to receive about 1. 1 billion in cash.

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New York Republicans urge the state to cooperate with ICE. Governor Lamont wants an additional $43 million to fund early childhood education. Eversource says it plans to sell Aquarion water company. Tom Suozzi wins NY-3's congressional seat. And love is in the air at the New England Aquarium!

Occasionally on the anniversary of an episode that really impacted us, we like to run a vignette of something we learned from such an episode to give new listeners (or those of you who just missed it originally) insight from the excellent content in our back catalog, much of which we believe is worth revisiting.As GHG emissions continue to rise, the need to understand and effectively manage carbon emissions on the grid is crucial. Yet, a significant obstacle remains: most individuals and organizations lack real-time, accurate data on their carbon footprint, particularly in relation to electricity consumption. Traditional methods offer only outdated regional averages that fail to reflect the dynamic nature of the power grid, especially with more renewables being deployed. This gap in data is a limitation upon everyone seeking to mitigate the climate crisis from grid operators to individual consumers.Wenbo Shi founded Singularity Energy to resolve this issue once and for all. In this SunCast Soundbyte, Wenbo discusses the pressing issue of GHG emissions and the vital role of accurate carbon data in fighting climate change. Many lack real-time data on their carbon footprint, especially in electricity usage. Traditional methods, offering outdated regional averages, don't align with the dynamic power grid, since there is increased renewable presence on the grid. Singularity Energy, born from Wenbo's pivot from energy management to carbon data, addresses this gap. Singularity Energy stands at the forefront of providing accurate, real-time carbon intensity data. Their innovative approach leverages a combination of public data and proprietary grid operation information from regional utility partners like Eversource. The company's unique methodology allows for more precise, location-specific carbon estimates, empowering consumers and utilities alike with the data necessary to make more informed decisions on how to effectively reduce GHG emissions.This episode highlights the critical role of real-time carbon data in emission reduction, aligning perfectly with Singularity Energy's mission to deliver up-to-date, granular grid carbon data. This empowers entities to make well-informed decisions, steering them towards effective carbon emission reduction strategies.If this resonates, then you might enjoy the longer episode we did with Wenbo (from which this vignette was clipped); that's episode #573If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.SunCast is also supported by PVcase & Trina.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 650 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to

Allen, Joel and Phil discuss Eversource's offshore wind exit, BlackRock's blockbuster G.I.P. buyout, and how GE's massive SunZia turbine order is powering the Western Hemisphere's largest wind farm in this episode. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: I'm Allen Hall, president of Weather Guard Lightning Tech, and I'm here with the founder and CEO of IntelStor, Phil Totaro, and the chief commercial officer of Weather Guard, Joel Saxum, and this is your News Flash. News Flash is brought to you by our friends at IntelStor. If you need actionable information about renewable projects or technologies, check out IntelStor at intelstor.com. Eversource Energy is continuing efforts to exit investments in emerging U. S. offshore wind projects, negotiating the sale of Interest in three wind farms, South Fork Wind, Revolution Wind, and Sunrise Wind. Eversource sold some assets last year to partner Ørsted. The sale requires regulatory approval and agreements with Ørsted. Scope depends on Sunrise Wind rebid outcome. Eversource is going to take an impairment charge of roughly 1. billion dollars due to the changing market value of those assets and the construction costs. Phil, this is a problem, right? If offshore wind isn't at least profitable, marginally profitable. You're going to see a continual outflux of companies leaving offshore wind in the U. S. And Eversource, again, is another one that's doing it, and that's a big problem for New York in my opinion. What do you think? Philip Totaro: Yeah, and obviously we all know that PSEG left the projects in New Jersey before the plug ultimately got pulled. But, we've talked, I don't know how many times on the show about the fact that U. S. companies don't seem to yet really be bought into the idea of offshore wind. Pretty much all the projects even being built are being built by foreign owned entities at this point. So it's obviously, Eversource doesn't want to stay locked into unprofitable projects and agreements. So the divestiture makes sense for them. The question is, how does anybody follow this up? the interest rates look like they're going to come down. In 2024, there's already predictions that there's going to be up to five rate cuts this year to, readjust the, the fed, interest rate. At the end of the day, I think that's going to help tremendously getting projects back on track and may end up encouraging new investors, to, to plow some money into it. including some of these big infrastructure funds that are, they've got plenty of assets under management now and plenty of cash at their disposal. And they're, looking around. Joel Saxum: To note here too, guys, this isn't an odd concept of 50 percent ownership, 50 percent ownership, we're selling our ownership over here, we're selling our ownership over here, because this happens in offshore wind in the European market all the time. You hear, ah, Kodawind here was bought by this, and this guy's divested here. These are all, those are financial plays. So at some point in time, I would be willing to almost bet that the Eversource game plan wasn't to buy a wind farm, operate it, and decommission it. It was going to be to get in, get it built, get it running, and enhance the value of it, and dump it for a profit. It just is at the stage where, hey, that profit just doesn't look like it may come to be right now, or it's too far off for our investing risk appetite,

There is another weather system headed towards CT and reports say this will dwarf the storm from this past weekend. Eversource is prepping the public for more outages. CT State Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who robbed a laptop in Litchfield. There are no more rules in the workforce. The boys learn that 1 in 5 employers have reported applicants showing up to job interviews with a parent or guardian to help them.

Environmental advocates have called on Governor Hochul to include a package of bills to help New York meet its climate goals in her executive budget. Advocates want Connecticut to raise taxes on the wealthy to help improve child care in the state. Eversource plans to sell its stake in three offshore wind farms in the region. And is it time for Connecticut schools to consolidate?

In this episode, we cover Orsted, which this week announced the shelving of two major US offshore wind projects in New Jersey, as well as a new joint venture with Eversource.We also discuss the Danish PtX tender, illuminating the competitive landscape of green hydrogen production and the frontrunners poised to redefine Denmark's renewable energy scene. In Lithuania, we explore Ignitis Group's latest onshore wind developments with CAPEX estimates of €550 million. Plus, we touch on Lithuania's offshore wind prospects. And in New South Wales, Australia, where the state's fourth renewables tender round targets an impressive 3GW capacity.Also in this episode, we delve into the UK's newly enacted Energy Act 2023, a monumental piece of legislation promising to reshape the nation's energy framework. We unpack the aspirations and mechanisms of the Act, which seeks to catalyse £100 billion in private investment to future-proof the UK's energy system. And finally,  we turn to analyse the intensifying tension within Europe's electric vehicle EV sector. Dissecting the "EV panic" that has gripped the continent, we examine the EU's new investigation into the subsidies that Chinese electric car manufacturers receive. Europe's alarm at the potential loss of its automotive market share to China's heavily subsidised and competitively priced EVs has the potential to lead down the path of retaliatory action and could be the first step towards, tension, tariffs and trade war.Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Lead AnalystMaya Chavvakula - News EditorDila Cebeci - Senior AnalystReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.