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How many bears are there in CT? Here’s what it takes to find out.

As it would for the typical U.S. Census taker, the work of counting bears in the woods starts with a clipboard and a blank piece of paper.

 

What the NextEra-Dominion merger means for nuclear power in New England

A proposed merger between two utility giants could have big implications for the future of nuclear power in New England.

 

Plug-in solar panels can help lower electric bills. Will CT make them legal?

Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.

 

In Connecticut, opposition to Iroquois natural gas project crosses party lines

Expanding natural gas infrastructure is a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s agenda to lower energy costs and boost the fossil fuel industry.

 

Gov. Lamont relents to pressure from CT farmers to stave off tax hike

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered his administration to hold off on issuing new valuations for agricultural land Monday, bowing to pressure from farmers who argued that the changes would lead to huge tax hikes and force some families to sell their land.

 

Connecticut’s largest water company seeking 42% rate increase after regulators block sale

Connecticut’s largest water company, Aquarion, announced its intention to seek a 42% rate increase after state regulators last month blocked a deal that would have transformed the company into a nonprofit quasi-public entity.