Episode #7: Clean Car Standards Under the federal Clean Air Act, we have national regulations for motor vehicles. But the law also authorizes California to set separate standards, and other states to adopt those standards. This episode explains how Connecticut adopted California’s Advanced Clean Cars Program, which (1) reduces smog forming pollution, (2) reduces greenhouse […]
Environmental and community groups trying to halt development of 236 acres in Hills
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.
Tyler Archer, our fisheries program lead, hit DC last week to support Long Island Sound.
Landmark Development Group asks for 840-unit development; public hearing scheduled May 21
Recent report highlights Sound’s annual $17-36 billion economic contribution to region
A full-scale shared solar program would enable all of us to access clean energy
Episode #6: Shared Solar in Connecticut This episode discusses recommendations from the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering’s 2015 study on shared clean energy facilities, with an emphasis on shared solar. Approximately 80% of Connecticut residents cannot install solar panels on their roofs—because they rent, or because their roofs are too shady or otherwise unsuitable. […]
