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The following news clips highlight Connecticut involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 16, 2009
DOE Delivers $354 Million for Energy Efficiency Projects in 22 States
DOE has awarded $354 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to 22 states under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. More
July 1, 2009
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program. More
March 30, 2009
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Raises More Than $117 Million in Third Auction
Funds raised by a mid-March auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative exceeded $117 million, $10 million more than the auction held in December 2008. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies in 10 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. More
January 7, 2009
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Raises $106.5 Million in Second Auction
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative raised $106.5 million for the participating 10 states in a December auction of carbon dioxide emissions allowances. The funds will be invested in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. More
December 1, 2008
Connecticut Fund Offers $9 Million in Venture Capital for Clean Tech Companies
The Connecticut Clean Tech Fund has been established to invest in companies that focus on conserving energy and protecting the environment. Connecticut Innovations, the state's quasi-public authority that invests in technology and innovation development, will administer the fund. More
June 11, 2008
Connecticut to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80% by 2050
A newly approved bill requires Connecticut to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and to 80% below 2001 levels by 2050. The bill authorizes a cap-and-trade program to meet the emissions reductions, but also requires consideration of a low-carbon fuel standard. More
February 4, 2008
Connecticut Regulator Approves More Than 100 Megawatts of Renewable Generation Projects
The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control has approved seven renewable energy projects that will supply nearly 110 megawatts of electricity to the state's regulated utilities. The projects include those that generate electricity from biomass, landfill methane gas, and fuel cells. More
January 28, 2008
Connecticut Loans $4 Million to FuelCell Energy for Expansion
The state of Connecticut will loan $4 million to FuelCell Energy Inc. to expand a manufacturing plant in Torrington. The $10 million project is expected to provide 100 jobs and help the state realize its "Energy Vision for a Cleaner, Greener State." More
November 26, 2007
Connecticut Agencies Use 1 Million Gallons of Biodiesel
A million gallons of biodiesel have flowed into Connecticut state vehicles as of last September. And the state is pushing forward with more biofuel purchases. The Connecticut transit bus service expects to use 3.5 million gallons of a biodiesel blend over the next year. Such efforts have prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to recognize the state as one of the nation's top green power purchasers. More
July 18, 2007
Fifteen States Lead the Nation in Building Energy Star Homes
In the 15 states with the greatest implementation of Energy Star homes, more than 12% of new homes are meeting the criteria. These Energy Star-qualified homes are typically 20% to 30% more efficient than standard homes. More
