Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT tests video-based citizen engagement system

The city is testing a new video-based system, Rep'd, that will allow its council representatives to to field questions from the public and share information. The six-month pilot will cost $12,000.

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Bridgeport, CT

United States

Bridgeport, CT partners with Cadenza Innovation on BESS pilot for Fire Department building

The pilot involves a battery energy storage system (BESS) built with Cadenza's superCell solution. On-site storage allows the Fire Department to continue operations during grid outages. This system also supports the efficient use of electricity, thus decreasing utility costs for the city. Real-time data sent from the BESS to the Cadenza Cloud support analyses of system performance. Local officials will use pilot results to identify further opportunities for BESS use.

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Bridgeport, CT

United States

Bridgeport, CT coordinates with American Medical Response on Earn While You Learn Academy

The program trains Bridgeport residents to become emergency medical technicians (EMT). Each 10-week session includes free evening courses, on-the-job training, and certification materials from AMR. Successful participants then work part-time EMT schedules for one year before qualifying for full-time work with AMR. The Earn While You Learn Academy lowers training barriers for residents from different professions who want to serve their community as EMTs.

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Bridgeport, CT

United States