Connecticut
Solar
Connecticut’s solar ambitions hit skepticism from a major utility
The state’s top utility has refused to sign deals for solar projects picked by the state. Will the same thing happen with Connecticut’s latest round of procurements?
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Solar
Connecticut’s new solar law is better than nothing
The legislation authorizes plug-in solar and extends some renewable energy incentives — but uncertainty still clouds the solar industry in Connecticut.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Batteries
Tesla offers discounted home batteries in New England VPP push
Households in Massachusetts and Connecticut can get cheap Powerwall leases — so long as they let Tesla monetize the batteries in virtual power plant programs.By Jeff St. John .
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Climate crisis
States push climate superfund bills despite Trump’s opposition
The legislation would make oil and gas firms pay for climate damages from burning their products. Trump has referred to such laws as “extortion.”By Sarah Shemkus .
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Geothermal
A major networked geothermal project gets underway in Connecticut
The project will provide clean heating and cooling for New Haven’s train station and nearby public housing. It could be a test case for similar efforts statewide.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Solar
Connecticut’s pioneering model for publicly owned, small-scale solar
The Connecticut Green Bank goes beyond grants and loans to directly develop solar for towns and schools — a model other states could follow as energy costs rise.By Jeff St. John .
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Clean energy
Connecticut and Maine team up to fast-track renewables
The two states will jointly consider clean-energy projects, a model that could help more installations qualify for federal incentives before they expire.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Utilities
Why utility regulators need to do more than call ‘balls and strikes’
Marissa Gillett, pioneering former head of Connecticut’s utility commission, talks about how regulators need to step up amid rising costs and climate concerns.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Offshore wind
Trump admin halts construction of nearly finished offshore wind farm
Ørsted's Revolution Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is hit with a stop-work order over vague "national security" concerns.By Clare Fieseler .
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Clean energy
Connecticut bill aims to cut electric costs, but may stifle clean energy
The legislation would scale back incentives for residential solar and allow a nuclear power plant to benefit from renewable energy programs, among other changes.By Sarah Shemkus .
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Clean energy
Connecticut cities and towns push for greener, less-expensive power
Local leaders and energy advocates look to implement community choice aggregation to let municipalities negotiate lower electricity prices and more renewables.By Sarah Shemkus .
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