Connecticut secures $5.3M grant for New London pier upgrades to reduce vessel emissions.

The Connecticut Port Authority has secured a $5.3 million federal grant to upgrade New London’s State Pier with a mobile shore power unit, reducing diesel emissions from docked vessels. In New Haven, a $34 million grant will assist Enstructure in replacing diesel equipment with electric cranes and installing solar panels. Together, these initiatives aim to enhance air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and create jobs in the region.

November 01, 2024
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