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PODCAST: Linda Greenhouse on end of Roe, momentous SCOTUS term

by John Dankosky July 18, 2022July 21, 2022

The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter discusses the 2021-22 U.S. Supreme Court term, including the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

A key rule on the New England power grid will end, but not for a while

by Jan Ellen Spiegel May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

At the last minute, ISO-New England filed a plan to keep the MOPR – a rule that makes it harder for renewables to join the grid – until 2025.

Posted inEducation

CT schools will soon be required to teach climate change

by Ginny Monk May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Close to 90% of CT schools already teach about climate change, but it will be required by state law beginning in July 2023.

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New England energy demand dropped to its lowest point ever this month

by Patrick Skahill | Connecticut Public Radio May 11, 2022May 11, 2022

Officials at the regional grid operator attributed the drop to good weather and the adoption of rooftop solar on homes and businesses.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

Proposed Killingly power plant dealt another blow

by Jan Ellen Spiegel March 7, 2022March 17, 2022

Two rulings in recent weeks spell the end of the line for the proposed Killingly natural gas plant, as far as ISO-New England is concerned.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

Here’s what you need to know about Russia, Ukraine and your oil and gas

by Jan Ellen Spiegel February 28, 2022March 17, 2022

Russia’s stash of oil and natural gas has folks in the U.S. and Europe on edge as the invasion of Ukraine spills into its fifth day.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

New England takes a detour on grid reform; griping ensues

by Jan Ellen Spiegel February 23, 2022March 17, 2022

After years of pushing to reform New England’s electric grid, DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes agreed to delay the first big change.

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Solar program reform efforts likely in the legislature, but already face hurdles

by Jan Ellen Spiegel February 13, 2022April 1, 2022

There is already disagreement over which solar program caps to alter, how they should be altered, and what, if any, other rules should be overhauled.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

Killingly power plant owners win a round after court decision

by Jan Ellen Spiegel February 7, 2022July 21, 2022

Just as those who have opposed the construction of a natural gas power plant in Killingly were tasting victory, a court has taken it away.

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Will climate change have something to say about the Tweed Airport expansion? Experts think so

by Jan Ellen Spiegel January 16, 2022February 5, 2022

A tropical storm was a reminder that in a showdown between climate change and Tweed airport, climate change could win.

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Natural gas bans are new front in effort to curb emissions

by Alex Brown | Pew Stateline January 8, 2022February 7, 2022

Lawmakers in New York are considering the nation’s first statewide ban on natural gas connections in new buildings.

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Federal decision goes against proposed Killingly gas power plant

by Jan Ellen Spiegel January 5, 2022March 17, 2022

Federal authorities OK’d a request by ISO-New England to keep the proposed Killingly gas plant out of its plans.

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Lamont aims to succeed on climate where the legislature failed

by Jan Ellen Spiegel December 16, 2021February 1, 2022

The governor unveils a wide-ranging executive order addressing a broad spectrum of climate change measures.

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The price of energy is going up in CT. Could it have been avoided?

by Jan Ellen Spiegel November 19, 2021June 30, 2022

Some are frustrated with 10 years of programs that should have helped residents insulate themselves from spikes in energy costs.

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Rising gas prices are fueling opposition to the Transportation Climate Initiative

by Keith M. Phaneuf November 17, 2021August 3, 2022

A sharp divide between Gov. Ned Lamont and progressive Democrats over tax reform and income inequality is also blocking TCI.

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