Connecticut

Connecticut has adapted creatively to the call to develop clean energy markets, combining energy efficiency and solar power as it brings in private financing. There is extensive work in progress to strengthen its programs. In this interview, Bryan Garcia, president and CEO of the Connecticut , outlines the current...

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Putting the news in context sometimes requires a beat and a pinpoint. In this column, CEFF's editor focuses on how local officials responding to local pressures govern how far and how fast renewable projects can deploy in any economic context.

Don't let the sun go down on price reliability, our author urges — (Photo by Don and Suzan Weller, via Flickr Creative Commons.) As the sun sets over Waterford, CT, an expert proposes a price floor in wholesale electricity markets.

As New England states progress towards decarbonization goals, the electricity spot market will see offers from solar and wind generators that incur no marginal cost. That can harm reliability and put some operators hastily out of business. To retain existing resources and the stability they bring, we need to set...

Posigen installation in Bridgeport, CT — Installations from the Connecticut Green Bank's Posigen program in Bridgeport, CT / Courtesy of Connecticut Green Bank

In an interview with CEFF, the Connecticut unveiled its plans to bring to market approximately $15 to 20 million of new $1,000 face value “Green Liberty Bonds” around April 22, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In a twist, the new bonds will be available...

A growing list of Connecticut towns want to play a bigger role in procuring clean energy, but first they need state lawmakers to give them the authority. Known as community choice aggregation, the model gives local governments the right to buy power on behalf of their residents, enabling them to focus on buying more renewable energy or lowering costs, or both.

Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 6.50 / 9

Utilities:
Score 12.50 / 20

Transportation:
Score 8.50 / 12

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
49 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
32 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
27 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

88%

of people in Connecticut support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2020.

(+2 of the national average)
(est. 2,480,502 of 2,828,879 adults)

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last updated 8/31/2021

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