Enhancement by Compression Project

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Notice of Supplemental Public Meeting / Fact Sheet       Aviso Suplementario de Reunion Pública / Hoja Informativa

• Addition of ~12,000 HP of compression and gas cooling at Iroquois’ Athens, NY Compressor Station
• Addition of ~12,000 HP of compression and gas cooling at Iroquois’ Dover, NY Compressor Station
• Addition of ~24,000 HP of compression and gas cooling at Iroquois’ Brookfield, CT Compressor Station
• Addition of gas cooling only at Iroquois’ Milford, CT Compressor Station
• Installation of Emission Reduction Equipment at Project Sites
• Proposed In-Service November 1, 2027

New York

• Greater supply to NYC will help alleviate the need for gas moratoriums and benefit economic development
• Increased supply facilitates conversions from oil heat to gas heat while supplying new construction with natural gas instead of #2 fuel oil
• Supports the intermittency of renewable energy sources

Connecticut

• Complements the state’s zero-carbon initiatives and pursuit of off-shore wind resources
• Reduces price volatility and lowers fuel prices for gas and electric utilities
• Enhances electric grid reliability and resiliency with additional compression that enables fast start and quick ramping during peak periods

Mutual Benefits

• Additional capacity with no new pipeline
• Reduction in life cycle GHG emissions and air pollution
• Increased property tax revenue for host communities
• Construction jobs and boost to local economy during construction
• Project related Community Grants

The ExC Project filed a formal application with the FERC in late January 2020, and received approval on March 25, 2022.

The FERC, as lead federal agency, made an assessment of the project from an environmental standpoint and issued a determination that the proposed project is within the public convenience and necessity. Additional information on the FERC process can be found at www.ferc.gov and by viewing the brochure: Your Guide to Electronic Information at FERC

Upon receiving all necessary permits, including state air permits, construction activities for this project are expected to begin by fall 2026/spring 2027. These activities will include mobilization of personnel and equipment, site preparation, and installation and testing of new compressor and gas cooling facilities. Construction should be completed by November 1, 2027.

*Revised due to regulatory delays.

To Be Determined

To speak to an ExC Project team member, please call:

Ruth Parkins, Director, Government and Public Relations
203-925-7209

Michael Kinik, Director, Engineering Services
203-925-7223