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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Keeping It Green #14 – Climate Updates!

This podcast episode highlights climate action at the international, national, state, and local levels.

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Surprise! That’s illegal

There are a lot of silly laws on the books in Connecticut. One of the silliest? You’re not allowed to share solar energy with your neighbors.

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Shared Solar Still Not an Option in Connecticut

Nationwide, most people aren’t able to put solar panels on their roofs—because they rent, live in an apartment or other multi-family housing, or their roof is too shady or otherwise unsuitable. In Connecticut, about 80% of residents are unable to do rooftop solar.

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CFE: new CT climate report outlines opportunities; next steps for the state

The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3), which was formed in April 2015, has released its first report.

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Hartford’s new zoning code an environmental win!

It may come as a surprise to learn that the brand-new zoning code of our capital city, Hartford, is now among the most sustainable in the country. But it’s true! 

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What’s on tap: 2016 CT legislative agenda

Connecticut’s legislative session starts on Wednesday and we’re thrilled to share our priorities with you! 

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Naughty and Nice: Reflections on the Paris Agreement

After spending a week in Paris at the COP21 global climate talks, CFE staffer Sarah Ganong offers her final musings on the outcome, and the hope in the way forward

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