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110 Doing Business in Connecticut | 2015 K nown as "The City That Works," Stamford has a robust business community that counts on reli- able electric service for its economic growth. With more than 217,000 jobs, Stamford has the largest labor force in Connecticut, and Eversource provides a strong, reliable power source to continue the economic vitality and support an ever-growing residential population. To do that, Eversource is making a $100 million investment in Stam- ford to strengthen the city's electrical system and meet the growing need for power far into the future. Performing challenging under- ground construction in such an active area required creative solutions to minimize the impact to residents, businesses and commuters alike. This involved tunneling under the Metro- North Railroad, routing around the city's Urban Transitway project and customizing street work hours. It also required close coordination with city and state officials, and proactive, consistent communication with resi- dents, business owners and commu- nity groups. The Stamford Cable Reliability Project also connected two Stamford substations that had been fed by sep- arate sources. This has significantly improved the power supply reliability throughout southwestern Connecti- cut, benefitting customers far outside the city limits. Large Stamford customers like BLT Properties are also benefit- ting from upgraded service levels Eversource is making in the electric system. BLT is the developer of Har- bor Point – one of the largest rede- velopment projects on the eastern seaboard. Harbor Point encompasses an entire neighborhood with a full mile of waterfront, more than 4,000 residential units and several million square feet of commercial space. Above and beyond our everyday work to deliver reliable energy and superior customer service, Ever- source is protecting and strength- ening the electric system against severe weather, including shoreline flooding. Through a $300 million, five-year resiliency plan, Eversource is performing strategic tree-trim- ming, installing stronger poles and wires, and implementing advanced technology and flood mitigation measures. CASE STUDY: Powering Stamford's Economic Engine SPONSORED REPORT