Using the L.A.W. to protect Land, Air, and Water (July legal update)

CFE/Save the Sound Senior Legal Counsel Roger Reynolds gives an update on how we’re using the law to protect your environment at this key moment: I have no doubt that in the future we will look back on this moment in time and see it as a critical one for the environment—one way or the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Environmental groups file petition with Siting Council for proposed Killingly Energy Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2019 Contact: Melissa Schlag, mschlag@ctenvironment.org Environmental groups file petition with Siting Council for proposed Killingly Energy Center Connecticut Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound, Not Another Power Plant, and Sierra Club question absence of greenhouse gas reduction plan NEW HAVEN, Conn.— Connecticut Fund for the Environment, Sierra Club, and citizen group […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Environmental and energy organizations urge Governor Lamont to advocate for clean climate and green economy

April 24, 2019 Dear Governor Lamont, As you know, the environmental decisions we make today shape the future of our air, land, and water—and those in turn set the stage for a vibrant economy and more secure, healthy citizens. We applaud your statements from the campaign trail, as those statements indicated bold leadership for policies […]

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Victory for clean air in Quiet Corner as company ends bid to build new gas plant in Killingly

February 22, 2018 Contact: Laura McMillan, Connecticut Fund for the Environment, 203-787-0646 Victory for clean air in Quiet Corner as company ends bid to build new gas plant in Killingly NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Connecticut Fund for the Environment and allies declared victory this week as NTE Connecticut, LLC withdrew its  appeal of the Siting Council’s […]

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Draft energy strategy “overwhelmingly falls short,” says CFE

“State agencies and lawmakers need to get serious about rapidly ramping up renewables and energy efficiency, cutting emissions from cars and trucks, and clearly identifying how state policies will work together to meet the 2020 and 2050 targets,” said Claire Coleman.

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CFE Joins Fight Against New Gas Plant

Update: Our application has been granted, and CFE now has formal party status in the application. Read more. CFE Files for Party Status in Killingly Energy Center Application Connecticut Fund for the Environment has formally filed for party status in an application currently before the Connecticut Siting Council. NTE Connecticut, LLC is seeking approval to […]

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Connecticut Citizens Oppose Pipeline, Stand Up for Clean Drinking Water

Energy companies are seeking approval to build a natural gas pipeline expansion project near Hartford.

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A Legislative Session Update

The first two months of Connecticut’s legislative session have been busy and productive. Here’s a summary of where our top priorities stand going into the final month.

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