Connecticut
-
ENN
Climate and consumer advocates call for early end to Connecticut gas program
A program established under a 2013 law helps homeowners switch from heating oil to natural gas, but consumer and clean energy advocates say it hasn’t benefited ratepayers and is likely to produce stranded assets.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Volkswagen money helps Connecticut start ‘long road’ to electric school buses
State regulators announced a third round of spending last month from the state’s Volkswagen emissions-cheating settlement. More than $9.5 million will go to replace school buses in seven environmental justice communities.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Study: Business lobbying a major barrier to clean energy legislation in Connecticut
Brown University researchers found that utility and business interests outspend environmental organizations on lobbying 8-to-1, though an industry group says the study overstates its spending and influence on energy.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Transportation pact is likely totaled, but equity components could be salvaged
In Connecticut, state officials and advocates say planning and discussions around the Transportation Climate Initiative will help inform how the state can equitably spend new federal infrastructure bill money.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Study: Connecticut could conserve land by installing solar above parking lots
A study published in the current issue of Solar Energy shows that Connecticut could generate more than a third of the state’s annual electricity consumption with solar canopies built over large, existing parking lots.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Amid debate over natural gas, Connecticut ratepayers are subsidizing new connections
A program designed to expand Connecticut’s natural gas distribution network is coming under scrutiny due to soaring costs and declining demand.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Connecticut losing ground on building emissions despite efficiency programs
Climate activists say the state’s progress on reducing building emissions has been far too slow given the pace of the climate crisis, and that it needs to end incentives for energy-efficient natural gas heating.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
Connecticut regulators plan major growth in battery storage, EV charging
The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority “largely stay the course” in its wide-ranging grid modernization proceedings, releasing final plans for building out charging infrastructure and adding battery storage.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
New England solar developer’s legal wrangling draws praise, criticism
Thomas Melone most recently made headlines by suing to overturn approvals for the Vineyard Wind offshore project. Critics say his company’s litigious approach is doing harm to the industry’s reputation in New England.By Lisa Prevost .
-
ENN
In Connecticut, another boost for fuel cell industry reignites subsidy debate
A bill signed into law last week will require electric distribution companies to solicit 30 megawatts of new generation from fuel cells. Critics say the technology should not be considered renewable because of its reliance on natural gas.By Lisa Prevost .
Sponsored