Climate Explained: The Electric Grid

Climate issues can be difficult to understand. This series is designed to deliver you what you need to know about some of the most prevalent issues in climate policy today. In 1,000 words, let’s learn how the electric grid works—and how electric vehicles fit into the conversation.  This article is written by Kaleigh Pitcher, a […]

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Climate Explained: Life Cycle Analysis of Vehicles

Climate issues can be difficult to understand. This series is designed to provide you with the information you need to know about some of the most prevalent issues in climate policy today. In 1,000 words, let’s learn how life cycle analysis works.  This article is written by Kaleigh Pitcher, a Policy Consultant at Save the […]

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CT Special Session Advances Environmental Justice, Contamination Cleanup, Cleaner Power

With Connecticut’s spring 2020 legislative session disrupted by the pandemic, state lawmakers reconvened in special session at the end of September to conduct time-sensitive business. We identified three key environmental priorities for that session: updating the state’s outdated system for environmental cleanup, making the electric grid cleaner and more resilient, and strengthening Connecticut’s Environmental Justice […]

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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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After Earth Hour: Saving Energy at Home Every Day

All around the world this evening, people will observe Earth Hour by turning off their lights at 8:30 PM to make a point about conserving energy and about appreciating the beauty of the night sky.

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