The sale to Connecticut Brownfield Land Bank is the latest progress in the removal, which officials say would provide ‘significant’ benefits.
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.
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Revolution Wind work goes on as Trump administration misses deadline
The Trump administration has missed the deadline to appeal a federal judge’s decision ordering work to resume on the Revolution Wind project.
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Judge remands gas rate case to PURA, refers state attorneys to ethics committee
New Britain Superior Court judge referred two attorneys representing PURA to the Statewide Grievance Committee to assess whether they misled the court.
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PURA blocks sale of Aquarion Water following rate hike concerns
The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
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CT wake surfers seek statewide regulation in effort to limit local bans
A recent ban on wake surfing in a northwestern Connecticut lake has prompted advocates of the sport to ask the state to create uniform rules.
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Climate activists protest gas expansion projects in Lamont’s office
Activists called for Gov. Ned Lamont to deny permits for new projects expanding natural gas usage in Connecticut. Nine people were arrested.
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CT utilities keep former regulator in sights after PURA shakeup
Eversource and UI are seeking evidence of bias by CT’s former top utility regulator, Marissa Gillett, despite her departure from PURA.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
At Steadfast Farms, CT veteran is finding purpose through quail farming
Marine veteran Jared McCool opened Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem in 2017. Now, it’s capable of producing as many as 320,000 quail eggs a year.
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Top PURA attorney accuses colleagues of defamation, threatens lawsuit
Scott Muska sent a cease and desist letter alleging PURA’s executive secretary and two commissioners on the authority damaged his reputation.
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CT Gov. Lamont calls special session, lays out agenda
Beyond housing, CT lawmakers will take up immigration, food assistance, a hospital acquisition and other issues when they convene next week.
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PURA approves new rates for Yankee Gas customers. Bills could rise $17 to $20.
The decision comes in response to the company’s request for a nearly 27% increase in revenues. Instead, PURA approved closer to 11%.
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UI asks regulators to take another look at proposed power line
UI doesn’t expect the Siting Council to change its mind, but it’s a necessary step before filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision.
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PURA approves $66M rate hike for United Illuminating customers
The first major decision since former chair Marissa Gillett resigned will cause monthly electric bills to rise by an estimated $10-$13.
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With Marissa Gillett gone, legal battles still plague PURA
A pair of lawsuits remain pending in state courts as of this week alleging wrongdoing by the former PURA chair prior to her resignation.
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Lamont names 4 to PURA board, including Thomas Wiehl as chief
The appointments, which follow the resignation of former chair Marissa Gillett, will almost completely transform the makeup of PURA.
