Keeping It Green Episode #11: What is RGGI and how does it work?
RGGI is a cap-and-trade program that was established in 2005 by a group of northeastern and mid-Atlantic states, including Connecticut.
Category: Energy & Efficiency
CT 2015 legislative session—victories and unfinished business!
As Connecticut’s legislative session ended at midnight Wednesday, hundreds of bills including some of our priorities fell victim to the clock and lengthy budget negotiations. Despite this, we saw victories for the environment including a Blue Plan for Long Island Sound, transportation funding, and the defeat of a number of bad bills.
Connecticut Should Authorize Shared Solar and Determine the Value of Clean Energy
Media coverage of the burgeoning solar market—and subsequent utility backlash—has focused on states with abundant sunshine, where tensions between these forces are most evident.
Sign on and share the sun!
A full-scale shared solar program would enable all of us to access clean energy
Funding announced for CT Clean Water Fund and microgrid projects
The State Bonding Commission announced funding for clean water and microgrid projects around the state totaling $485.1 million.
Domestic Implications of U.S./China Climate Deal
Last week, President Obama and China’s President Xi announced—in their first joint statement about global climate action—a new plan to begin tackling greenhouse gas emissions from their countries.
Hope of climate progress with U.S./China deal
Last week, President Obama and China’s President Xi announced a new plan to begin tackling greenhouse gas emissions—their first joint statement about global climate action.
Save the Sound intern documents her experiences on Dominica: The Nature Island
Through her experiences, intern Emma Hickey expanded her view of US environmental policy and consciousness