Tag: Energy

PRESS RELEASE | Save the Sound Applauds DC Circuit Court’s Offshore Wind Order

New Haven, CT—This afternoon, Senior Judge Royce C. Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted offshore wind developer Orsted and the Connecticut and Rhode Island Attorneys General a preliminary injunction against the second stop work order for Revolution Wind, which was issued by the Trump Administration in December. In the second stop work order, the administration cited vague national security concerns, despite the fact that Revolution Wind went through extensive reviews and a years-long permitting […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Save the Sound responds to Governor Lamont’s State of the State Address

Hartford, CT—Today is the first day of Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session. Here’s what Charles Rothenberger, director of government relations for Save the Sound, had to say about Governor Lamont’s comments on climate and energy in his State of the State address:  “We are pleased that Governor Lamont recognizes that the future of Connecticut’s electricity grid […]

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University of Connecticut Engineering Student Creates Food-To-Fuel Program

Shining light on the advocacy and sustainability work of young environmental leaders working to make their communities safer and cleaner. As part of our commitment to youth engagement and equity, we are holding an ongoing series of interviews with individuals and sharing their stories to spread awareness. It is estimated that 40% of the U.S. […]

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Press Statement: Save the Sound applauds President Biden’s executive order prioritizing environmental justice and clean energy jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2021 Contact: Laura McMillan, lmcmillan@savethesound.org Press Statement: Save the Sound applauds President Biden’s executive order prioritizing environmental justice and clean energy jobs Washington D.C.— Today President Biden is expected sign an executive order establishing a White House interagency council on environmental justice, create an office of health and climate equity […]

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Energy 101: Shifting into High Gear Towards Our Green Future

We are at a crossroads for climate change progress. At this point, it’s clear that for the next few years we will not be able to rely on the federal government to protect our environmental future. This was solidified when a fossil fuel industry insider and climate change denier was picked for EPA; the top […]

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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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Connecticut Officials, Stakeholders, and Citizens Work to Address Climate Change

The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3), which was formed on Earth Day, is meeting regularly to develop recommendations for reducing Connecticut’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Connecticut & Carbon: What the EPA’s new rule means for our state

In a range between North Dakota at 10% and Washington at 70%, Connecticut needs to reduce emissions by 30%.

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