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CT rolls out $6M food waste program

The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance & Investment Authority has launched a $6 million pilot program looking for participants in developing plants that process food waste into electricity.

New Haven manufacturer lands EPA energy grant

New Haven manufacturer Precision Combustion Inc. received a $79,895 grant to develop a burner for waste-to-energy plants.

CT cold-storage operator fined for ammonia release

Federal environmental authorities hit operators of an East Hartford cold-storage warehouse with sanctions totaling $210,000 stemming from a potentially threatening ammonia release two years ago at...

EPA gives CT researcher $100K for pollution clothing

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored Darien researcher Dot Kelly and two of her colleagues a $100,000 award for developing an idea for clothing gauging exposure to pollution.

Guilford, Waterbury supporting energy efficiency push

Guilford and Waterbury are aiming to lighten the load of energy bills for its residents.

Eastern CT pair get USDA funds for wastewater

Putnam and Brooklyn are getting nearly $5.5 million in federal grants and low-interest loans to improve the two eastern Connecticut towns' wastewater works, authorities say.

Brogie joins GEI Consultants

Engineering firm GEI Consultants Inc. has hired Martin Brogie as a senior consultant in its Glastonbury office.

CT's Canadian hydro bill becomes law

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Wednesday signed Connecticut's new renewable portfolio standards into law, opening the door to large-scale hydro from Canada.

Branford pledges to Clean Energy Communities

Branford is the latest Connecticut town to enter the Clean Energies Communities program, joining more than 50 other municipalities pledging to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent by 2018.

CT DOT to host electric vehicle expo

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hosting an electric vehicle expo to entice businesses and residents to learn more about clean transportation.

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