Episode #3: Draft 2014 Integrated Resource Plan This episode provides an overview of the Draft 2014 Integrated Resource Plan for Connecticut, which the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued on December 11, 2014. The plan assesses Connecticut’s future electric needs and develops recommendations for how we can meet those needs. The episode focuses […]
This morning, we filed a petition with the EPA requesting a new or revised legally enforceable plan to identify and reduce the biggest remaining sources of nitrogen pollution harming Long Island Sound.
The State Bonding Commission announced funding for clean water and microgrid projects around the state totaling $485.1 million.
Coastal and marine spatial planning (CMSP) for Long Island Sound is back on the table.
Episode #2: Where Does Our Electricity Come From? This episode covers what energy sources are used to generate electricity in the U.S., a basic overview of how power plants work, how electricity gets from power plants to end users, how Connecticut regulates electric utilities, Connecticut’s electricity profile, and how Connecticut fits into the regional context, […]
Episode #1: Electric Vehicles In Connecticut: Where Are We Now? This episode covers the types of electric vehicles (EVs), how they differ from gasoline-powered vehicles, what models are currently available in Connecticut, the EV charging network in Connecticut, and what Connecticut is doing (and can do) to incentivize drivers to purchase or lease EVs. [archiveorg […]
Electric vehicle expansion, small-scale energy generation, protections for Long Island Sound, and transit funding are just a few things on the agenda for 2015.
2014 was an exciting year for Connecticut’s environment and Long Island Sound!
