The bill could strengthen the standing of Marissa P. Gillett as chair of a divided Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
Energy & Environment
As climate change continues to impact Connecticut, keep up with the latest news on environmental legislation, energy, coastal resilience, pollution, and land use.
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CT House passes bill tackling accountability in tire disposal
Legislation to curb the illegal dumping of tires in CT passed the House of Representatives despite concerns the bill would do too little.
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A CT bear bill tramps toward the finish line. Here’s what it would do
The bill that has emerged from the CT legislature has no bear hunting, but clarifies when bears can be killed and bans intentional feeding.
Posted inGovernment
Internet ‘nutrition labels’ seek to make charges more transparent
Internet providers have been pushing back on efforts to make pricing and service speeds more transparent for consumers.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Is CT’s largest offshore wind project headed for the shoals?
The developer of Park City Wind may be trying to alter its contract with the state. And that’s not the only problem the project faces.
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Advocates searching for any kind of legislative win on environment
The biggest climate bill proposed in CT this year is dead, and a few smaller measures could be the stars of the 2023 legislative session.
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CT agriculture: New crops, new technologies, (many) old farmers
Agriculture is changing in CT, a revolution about more than marijuana. CT farmers are growing choi, forming co-ops — and hosting weddings.
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Building emissions are the climate change contributor you hadn’t heard of – until now
Building emissions are CT’s second-largest category of greenhouse gas emissions — and they’re growing. Is the state addressing them?
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Unanimous PURA vote on utility rates belies rifts among regulators
Deep divisions among PURA commissioners could become a political headache for Gov. Ned Lamont.
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CT’s public water systems may soon need to treat for PFAS
CT’s public water utilities may soon be required to install treatment technology to help remove PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” from tap water.
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Legislators trying to salvage endangered Lamont recycling plan
A plan to overhaul CT’s waste-disposal and recycling system is being scaled back amid opposition from the industry and some municipalities.
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Lamont’s waste-disposal overhaul plan about to get its first test vote
The story of CT companies converting food waste to other products is central to Lamont’s advocacy for a waste-disposal and recycling bill.
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Once again, CT lawmakers take hard look at utility accountability
Connecticut lawmakers are looking to overhaul electric utility accountability and regulations for the second time in three years.
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What does CT do with its trash? State is at a crossroads
CT has been shipping 860,000 tons of trash out-of-state annually ever since a Hartford trash-to-energy plant closed. Here’s what’s going on.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
State money for heating assistance unspent; deadline extended
Gov. Lamont extended the deadline for LIHEAP assistance, but state funds for relief remain unspent. Critics say the state was too frugal.