Clean Energy

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker launched the city’s first Office of Climate and Sustainability with plans to transition the city to use renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels.

A land transfer between the state of New York and Suffolk County will be the site of a National Offshore Wind Training Center.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Senate this weekend will “change the world” through climate initiatives, lowering prescription drug costs and increasing corporate taxes.

The legislation sets new goals for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 60% of 1990 levels in 2030 and an additional 15% by 2050, and also for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across New York State’s economy.

The state has a goal of shifting to 92% clean energy by 2035.

Governor Ned Lamont launched the GreenerGov CT initiative three years ago with a focus on making state buildings and facilities more eco-friendly. Still, he said residents can do their part by buying electric vehicles and reducing air conditioner use this summer.

Connecticut Energy and Environmental Commissioner Katie Dykes earlier this month got onboard with a two-year delay for a key component of her pet project — reforming the New England electric grid.

Some advocates say Governor Hochul’s proposed budget fails to create enough clean energy jobs.

Connecticut’s last coal-burning power plant is officially offline after years of partial service.The power plant is in Bridgeport. PSEG announced it would…

In the first days of his new administration, President Joe Biden committed to expanding clean, renewable energy. His first move is to give a boost to…