Iroquois is hosting a Pipeline Informational Open House tonight in Brookfield.  Representatives will meet with interested residents about their proposed Enhancement by Compression Project and possible construction of additional compression at its Brookfield facility.  

The informational is from 6pm to 8pm at Brookfield Town Hall. 

Iroquois officials say the project is needed to meet the increasing need for natural gas in the northeast region, without having to build a new pipeline.  In addition to projects at the Brookfield facility, the proposal includes work at the Dover, New York compressor station and installation of emission reduction equipment. 

The proposed in-service date is November 2023. 

In Connecticut, Iroquois says benefits of the project include reduced price volatility and lower fuel prices for gas and electric utilities.  The project complements the state's zero-carbon initiatives and pursuit of off-shore wind resources.  Iroquois says the work will enhance electric grid reliability and resiliency with additional compression that enables fast start and quick ramping during peak periods. 

A formal application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will be filed in January.