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Connecticut’s Green Bank  

Friday, April 27, 2012
The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) reported earlier this month that it had begun to develop several new clean energy financing programs. A main goal of CEFIA, Connecticut’s “green bank” which was created last year, is to transition the state’s clean energy programs away from grants, rebates and other subsidies toward low-cost financing of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
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NU merger will improve CL&P's credit, Lowering Costs 

Monday, February 20, 2012
The credit ratings of Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas will improve if state regulators approve the proposed merger of their parent company Northeast Utilities with Boston-based NStar
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Energy-Efficient Modifications to Your Home Now Come Standard 

Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Standard Oil of Connecticut announces partnership with Lantern Energy to deliver extensive energy savings to their customers
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Microgrids offer potential for greater energy reliability 

Monday, January 30, 2012
A jargony techno-term, a microgrid is a small electric grid with its own generation source. It normally operates linked to the main electric grid, but when that suffers widespread interruptions, as Connecticut's did during Tropical Storm Irene and the October snowstorm, a microgrid can automatically isolate itself and keep running.

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New electricity official appointed 

Thursday, January 26, 2012
Connecticut energy officials have appointed a lawyer with expertise in the energy markets as the first state official to work with utilities to buy electricity at prices that will cut costs for consumers and businesses.

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North Haven task force hosts Regional Energy Workshop 

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Connecticut communities achieve greater energy independence and lower utility costs through an innovative program to implement clean energy measures supported by residents, businesses, and local government
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Rework The Household Budget: Heating Costs Expected To Soar 

Friday, October 21, 2011
Households that use heating oil to keep warm could experience record high heating bills this winter despite predictions that the season will be milder than last year's in much of the country, a new federal report says.

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Energy Awareness Month 2011 

Friday, October 14, 2011
The 2011 Energy Awareness Month theme is Turn Words into Action; Turn Action into Results. Wise energy attitudes, behaviors, and organizational decisions ensure results. Take time to review your daily routine to conserve energy, empower others to take action, and join together to save energy and money.
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Honda Pushing Clean Transportation Sweepstakes With Its 2012 ‘Civic Natural Gas’ 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Straight from its manufacturing and assembly plant southwest of Indianapolis, Indiana in the U.S., Honda is stocking dealers with a 2012 version of its Civic fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). It officially goes on sale Tuesday, Oct. 18
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300-kW Solar Parking Canopy 

Thursday, October 06, 2011
SunDurance Energy's design incorporates 1,250 Kyocera KD240 240-watt multi-crystalline solar modules, mounted on Solaire Generation's Solairis solar carports covering 116 parking spaces. The solar parking canopies will produce an estimated 415,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually and will provide much needed shade and protection for vehicles.


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