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Trump administration pauses offshore Revolution Wind project — again
The administration said it’s pausing leases for 5 large-scale offshore wind projects due to unspecified national security risks identified by the Pentagon.
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Water line failure in Waterbury leaves about 100,000 without water
Waterbury, Wolcott and Watertown were largely without water after an explosive main break, forcing a scramble to keep two hospitals open.
CT farmers won’t see federal relief for crop damage until 2026
CT hoped to open applications for a piece of its $53 million grant in the fall. But after the government shutdown, the funding hit a delay.
Marissa Gillett, ex-PURA chair, facing $1,000 fine over FOI request
The recommendation came in response to a complaint filed by Eversource last year, which accused PURA of withholding records.
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking wind energy development
Judge said the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was ‘arbitrary and capricious’ and violates US law.
Eversource appeals PURA rejection of Aquarion Water sale
The two CT utilities filed an appeal Tuesday challenging PURA’s decision last month to block the sale of the Aquarion Water Company.
Nearly $12M in grants awarded for cleanup, restoration of Long Island Sound
The money, which will help fund projects regionwide, comes as the EPA has sought to slash staff and funding for efforts across the U.S.
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