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Connecticut neighborhood pushes back against planned fuel cell power plant
The proposed facility would convert natural gas to electricity through a chemical process that emits carbon but eliminates other air pollution associated with combustion power plants.By Lisa Prevost .
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Connecticut auto dealerships say direct EV sales could wipe out franchise model
An analysis paid for by the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association warns of thousands of job losses if lawmakers allow electric vehicle makers to sell directly to consumers, but critics say it exaggerates the impact.By Lisa Prevost .
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Commentary: Solar canopies need to be a part of Connecticut’s energy plan
Solar canopies need to be a priority so Connecticut can create a resilient grid, preserve natural spaces and mitigate the looming threat of climate change, writes guest commentator Kieren Rudge.By Kieren Rudge .
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Connecticut towns, solar developers attempt to settle property tax dispute
Solar companies say a state law was meant to exempt residential installations from property taxes, but unclear language instead prompted some towns to start taxing systems that feed power to the grid or are owned by third parties.By Lisa Prevost .
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Connecticut considers stretch code that lets cities push builders on efficiency
The legislation, which has cleared a committee vote but faces opposition from homebuilders, would allow cities to adopt building standards more in line with standards available in Massachusetts, New York and Vermont.By Lisa Prevost .
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Rhode Island climate law sets the stage for the state's next fight: transportation
State lawmakers must pass authorizing legislation before joining a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce vehicle emissions. A bill is expected to be introduced soon, but its passage is hardly assured.By Lisa Prevost .
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Activists press Connecticut lawmakers for equity on transportation emissions
A bill authorizing the state to join the regional Transportation and Climate Initiative is facing criticism from several groups that want to see more money earmarked for projects in polluted and underserved communities.By Lisa Prevost .
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Connecticut solar developers enlist sheep to cut grass and ease tensions
Several projects before the state’s siting board propose integrating sheep grazing with photovoltaic installations.By Lisa Prevost .
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Five takeaways from Connecticut’s new residential solar program changes
After years of debate over reforming the state’s solar program, stakeholders widely praised the new rules released last week.By Lisa Prevost .
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Wood heat tax credit gives New England industry ‘something to rally around’
Congress included the new tax credit in December’s COVID-19 stimulus bill, offering 26% off the cost of installing high-efficiency wood boilers.By David Thill .
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