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Stories about environmental legislation, energy, coastal resilience, pollution, land use, and climate change’s impacts on Connecticut.
Revolution Wind provides first power to New England grid
The offshore wind installation, off the Rhode Island coast, turned on Friday night after several threats from the Trump administration
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Reversing course, PURA signals approval of Aquarion Water sale
The proposed stoked opposition across Aquarion’s service territory, with lawmakers and local officials from both parties raising concerns.
CT Siting Council approves solar expansion in East Windsor
The project would add 150 acres to the existing Gravel Pit Solar facility, increasing output by 30 megawatts. Some residents were dismayed.
Lawmakers advance nominations of new PURA board
Lamont’s four PURA nominees cleared a legislative hurdle after hours of questioning over what they might do about CT’s high electricity costs.
CT lawmakers consider new regulations on wake surfing
The proposal would allow wake surfing to take place within 200 feet of the shoreline on most Connecticut lakes, with some exceptions.
After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers
Under the settlement, the Agriculture Dept. agreed to keep its climate risk viewer online, at least until plaintiffs receive the underlying data.
How the war in Iran is impacting home energy costs in CT
The increase in oil costs is particularly harmful to low income families who rely on fuel and energy assistance programs to stay warm.
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