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Rich Road Solar, a New York solar project in development by EDF power solutions, is proud of its partnership with SUNY Canton’s engineering program to train the next generation of low-carbon energy professionals.

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Lotus Infrastructure Partners has agreed to purchase the 365 MW natural gas-fired Caithness Long Island Energy Center from Caithness Energy. ⚡️ Located in Suffolk County, the plant is considered one of the most efficient combined cycle facilities in New York’s NYISO power grid and produces approximately 26% of the net generation for Long Island. 💡 This agreement comes at a needed time, as data centers and other large load industries are seeing an uptick in the region (and across the country). The Caithness Energy Center is a source of reliable and dispatchable power, necessary for uninterrupted data center operations. Data centers could drive up to 9% of U.S. power demand by 2030, requiring both smarter grid investments and increased capacity. What do you think of this deal? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️ Source: Lotus Press Release 9/10/2025 Disclaimer: This post is made for entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this post constitutes investment advice. #naturalgas #electricity #datacenters #AI #powerdemand #oilandgas #energy

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A long-vacant waterfront site in Atlantic City might finally be exiting development purgatory. Kushner Companies received approval from the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority for a 180-unit apartment building at Caspian Point — a site stuck in limbo since a discount store burned down in the 1970s. Atlantic City leaders are pitching the project as part of a broader real estate refresh. But residents are concerned about Kushner’s development, raising concerns about traffic, congestion and scale — even after the plan was cut down from 390 units. Trace the site’s decades-long journey to redevelopment in Holden Walter-Warner’s full story.

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The project represents the first time Renewable Natural Gas will be used to supply energy to homes and businesses in the South Jersey Gas territory. South Jersey Industries South Jersey Gas NJUA - New Jersey Utilities Association Michael Renna Melissa Orsen Richard Henning Christina Gordillo Farrell https://lnkd.in/e7UTh2-v

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$1 Billion Johnson & Johnson Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility Johnson & Johnson has committed more than $1 billion to construct a next-generation cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Aiming to expand its domestic biomanufacturing footprint and support treatments for cancer, immune-mediated, and neurological diseases. The project is part of the company’s broader $55 billion U.S. investment plan through early 2029. The facility is expected to generate over 4,000 construction jobs during development and more than 500 permanent biomanufacturing positions once fully operational. General Contractors: TBD Client: Johnson & Johnson Award: Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility Value: $1 Billion+ Location: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 📨Get construction news delivered every week, join TheJobWalk newsletter, read by over 3,700 construction professionals- link in profile. #construction #newbuild #investment #thejobwalk #manufacturing

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I had the opportunity to attend the Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter event last night and left with several themes worth amplifying. Thank you to Kaitlin McCarthy CEO of Ionic Development Company and Co-Founder of ARX, for sharing her path building two exceptional companies in development and construction safety. ARX designs PPE tailored for women’s bodies. Key takeaways: • This is not just a women’s issue. It is a “reimagine PPE” issue. • 92 percent of women do not like their PPE. • Minimum order quantity at ARX is one. • Properly fitting PPE is now an OSHA requirement. • “Industrial athletes” deserve to be safe, comfortable, and confident. • Ethical sourcing requires intentional decisions. • “Why not you.” Good ideas require execution. • Kaitlin is the only woman-owned developer in Boston. We also honored exceptional women in construction: Amy Albandoz of Pirie Associates • Spoke about growing up quickly and how it shaped her leadership. • Shared pride in her Puerto Rican culture and the responsibility of representation. • Reminded us that each of us represents a family and community. • Connected identity and engineering in a grounded, thoughtful way. Jodaliza Feliz of BL Companies • Rooted in hard work, humility, and giving back. • Often the only woman and only Latina on site, but never hindered by it. • “You belong here.” • Excellence in Mentoring is well deserved. Crystal Gelinas of KBE Building Corporation • Accepted Volunteer of the Year with humility. • Used her moment to reinforce why recognizing women’s achievements matters. Emily Federico, PSP of Ankura • Her children have never said, “I wish Mom could do more.” • Credited a strong support system. • Encouraged us to say yes, take chances, and step outside our comfort zones. Thank you to PWC-CT and Michelle Scarpone, CPA (the best CPA!!) for convening the room. These conversations move industries. #WomenInConstruction #PPE #WomenOwnedBusiness #Leadership #Mentorship #ARX #IonicDevelopment

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Suffolk County plans major sewer expansion to reduce nitrogen load, the Long Island Business News (LIBN) reports, as it is the lack of sewers throughout the county that has hindered housing development and polluted groundwater. As the outlet summarizes, the Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved the Suffolk County Subwatersheds Wastewater Plan in 2020, the very first long-term wastewater infrastructure plan in the county’s history, and part of the broader Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan to address nitrogen pollution, including the analysis of nitrogen loads discharged from wastewater, atmospheric deposition, fertilizer and various other sources. According to findings published in the plan’s Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement, “wastewater from on-site disposal systems represents the single greatest source of nitrogen in the county.” Moreover, the lack of sewers has also been a significant impediment to multifamily housing construction, which many consider crucial to addressing the affordable housing crisis on Long Island. The sewers being considered for Long Island, LIBN notes, are far more advanced than those that would have existed during the initial development of its communities, and new technology could lead to more widespread adoption of sewer systems. Low pressure sewer technology is one recent innovation that could be particularly useful for sewer expansion in Suffolk County. Moreover, the outlet explains, the county is committed to replacing cesspool and septic systems with innovative/alternative onsite wastewater treatment systems (I/A OWTS) In light of this, Suffolk County has sought to incentivize the adoption of I/A OWTS with its Septic Improvement Program, which provides grants to homeowners seeking to upgrade their systems through a fund backed by revenue generated from an eighth of a percent raise on sales tax, the result of the county-wide Water Quality Restoration referendum that passed in 2024. The development of Suffolk County has progressed, despite a significant handicap to the county’s infrastructure, including the lack of sewers. While this has hindered economic growth, LIBN writes, the county’s initiative to significantly expand its sewers, with the help of local engineering firms, marks a major step forward in preparing the county for more development, and empowering it to more effectively reduce pollution in Long Island’s ground and water. Vision Long Island Board, staff and members of the LI Main Street Alliance supported the Suffolk Water Quality Restoration Act for multiple years both before the County and in lobbying efforts in NYS. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey are being honored with a LI Smart Growth Award this year for their leadership in bringing this funding to Suffolk County communities. Click here to read the full LI Business News article. https://lnkd.in/eE5AN-kT

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Vanbarton Group LLC filed plans this week with the city’s Department of Buildings to convert and expand a long-time Catholic Archdiocese of New York office building at 1011 First Avenue in Sutton Place, Manhattan, to a 420-unit apartment building. Bloomberg's Natalie Wong first reported in October 2024 that the church signed an agreement to sell the building to Vanbarton Group for “more than” $100 million. Joey Chilelli, a principal of Vanbarton Group, through the entity X11 First Ave LLC, submitted the major alteration application. https://lnkd.in/esshfaNz

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