The lawsuit challenged a Trump executive action directing federal officials to stop the leasing of new offshore areas for wind projects.
John Moritz
John covers energy and the environment for CT Mirror, a beat that has taken him from wind farms off the coast of Block Island to foraging for mushrooms in the Litchfield Hills and many places in between. Prior to joining CT Mirror, he was a statewide reporter for the Hearst Connecticut Media Group and before that, he covered politics for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock. A native of Norwalk, John earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from Temple University.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Net zero by 2050? CT lawmakers try again on climate legislation
A plan to set CT on a course to net zero carbon emissions was approved by lawmakers Thursday, giving hope to advocates.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Plan to heat state buildings with natural gas system riles advocates
The plan would upgrade a facility that supplies heating and cooling to an underground network of pipes connected to 15 buildings in Hartford.
Posted inEducation
Cheng out at CSCU following spending controversy
Cheng agreed to step aside as of July 1 following months of controversy regarding his overspending on meals, alcohol and chauffeur services.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT electric bills to drop slightly following new PURA ruling
The change will result in about a $13 monthly decrease for average Eversource customers and a $3 decrease for United Illuminating customers.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
New England power demand fell to an all-time low on Easter
Officials say the proliferation of energy-efficient devices and rooftop solar panels is driving down the demand on the electric grid.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
For $2.4 billion, this bill aims to lower CT electric bills. Why are both parties split?
The bill, raised by Sen. John Fonfara, would have CT borrow $2.4B over the next three years to pay off a chunk of residents’ electric bills.
Posted inPolitics
Marissa Gillett gets final OK for second term as PURA chair
Marissa Gillett was confirmed to a second 4-year term as PURA chair Tuesday after Senate Republicans walked out before the vote in protest.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Lawmakers seek solutions as CT trash piles up
State officials have reported some progress getting people to divert things out of the waste stream, but CT’s trash problem has only grown.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
House approves two utility commissioners amid debate over electricity costs
The House approved the nominations of Gillett and David Arconti despite concerns that PURA hasn’t done enough to ease high electric bills.
Posted inEducation
On CT universal pre-K, Lamont undeterred by economic uncertainty
Gov. Ned Lamont vowed to preserve his $300M plan amid growing uncertainty surrounding the state budget and cuts to federal funding.
Posted inTransportation
New Haven joins growing list of CT towns offering microtransit
Through Via NHV, a two-year pilot program, riders can use an app or phone call to arrange a $1.75 ride — the same cost as a two-hour bus pass.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
After Trump cut LIHEAP staff, CT energy assistance future unclear
Lawmakers warned the cuts could put CT’s most vulnerable in harm’s way and result in higher taxes and electricity bills for all residents.
Posted inEspañol
¿Las tarifas de la energía canadiense afectarán las facturas de servicios públicos de CT?
¿Las tarifas del presidente Trump aplicarán a la electricidad que fluye entre EE. UU. y Canadá a través de líneas de transmisión? Qué saber.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Attorney for state senator seeking PURA seat accuses agency of retaliation
Fonfara accused the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority of attempting to tarnish his reputation by levying fines against his company.