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Mashantuckets to retool power system

Casino will generate own heat and air conditioning

Updated: Sunday, 17 Jan 2010, 6:00 PM EST
Published : Sunday, 17 Jan 2010, 6:00 PM EST

    Mashantucket (AP) - The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is spending millions to retool its power system, generating its own electricity while heating and cooling Foxwoods Resort Casino.

    According to The Day, the tribe in eastern Connecticut says it will start testing the $34 million project this spring and will bring it online in June.

    Initially, it is expected to provide nearly 60 percent of the tribe's electricity needs and heat and cool Foxwoods Resort Casino.

    Two 10,300-horsepower jet engines will propel the system, which will convert natural gas into electricity and steam. The system is designed to produce 15 megawatts of power and burn cleanly and efficiently while easing demand on the regional power grid.

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