Transformer fire knocks out power in Connecticut
Connecticut: A transformer fire is caused power outages in Torrington, rendering nearly 1,500 customers to lose power (also, nearly 600 outages in Winchester).
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Power transformer failure stops train service
US, Connecticut: A power transformer that serves Metro North’s New Haven Line in Connecticut has failed, causing delays to the service.
$50M upgrades planned by Connecticut power distributor
USA, Connecticut: United Illuminating, a regional electric distribution company based in Orange, Connecticut, has proposed four storm resiliency projects, valued at $50 million, following widespread outages resulting from storms in 2011 and 2012.
Wesleyan University campus receiving new transformers
USA, Connecticut: This summer crews around Wesleyan University campus will be working hard on several major maintenance and capital projects designed to support Wesleyan’s ultimate goal of creating a more interconnected and sustainable campus.
1,900 litres of transformer oil leaks in New London, CT
USA, Connecticut: 1,900 litres of mineral oil has been reported to have leaked from a mobile transformer at an Eversource substation in a seaport city of New London in Connecticut.
Iberdrola to acquire UIL Holdings for $3 billion
Spain, Bilboa: Spanish utility Iberdrola will buy a Connecticut-based UIL Holdings Corporation for about $3 billion to create a new listed power and electric utility and expand in the United States.