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Northeast green banks inspire national proposal for clean energy financing
The National Climate Bank Act introduced this year is based in part on successful projects in Connecticut and New York.
biodiesel
Northeast heating oil industry looks to biodiesel to reduce carbon emissions
The industry sees fuels made from vegetable oils, animal fats and other sources as a path to net-zero emissions.
natural gas
When is a new power plant ‘necessary’ in New England? Regulators defer to capacity market
The regional grid operator’s long-term capacity auctions have become key to developers’ state siting applications.
offshore wind
Connecticut, Rhode Island vie for roles in emerging offshore wind industry
While each state wants to be the hub offshore wind, experts say there should be plenty of opportunity for both to succeed.
efficiency
Raid or reinvest? Connecticut, Vermont take different paths on efficiency funds
Advocates in Connecticut are working to better educate state lawmakers on the benefits of energy efficiency programs.