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Eversource says clean-technology staff needed to pursue geothermal, RNG and hydrogen options; no Connecticut pilot funded yet
Summary
Eversource told PURA its Clean Technologies organization is building expertise and business cases for geothermal and other low-carbon projects; the company asked to include payroll for those staff in the rate year while noting no geothermal pilot has been funded in Connecticut and hydrogen work had not advanced.
Eversource’s Clean Technologies witnesses told PURA that the utility maintains a small dedicated team to develop and coordinate decarbonization infrastructure opportunities, including network geothermal for new construction, renewable natural gas (RNG) discussions with developers, and exploratory engagement on hydrogen opportunities.
Staffing and rate-year treatment: The company seeks recovery in the rate year for a portion of Clean Technologies payroll and related costs. Witnesses said those costs reflect work to develop business plans, stakeholder engagement and early-stage project development. The company described…
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