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CT Green Bank Surpasses $3B in Green Investments

The Connecticut Green Bank has crossed a major milestone, surpassing $3.11 billion in cumulative investment in clean energy and environmental infrastructure since its founding in 2011, the first state level green bank in the nation. The total includes $463 million in public funds that have leveraged significant private capital, supporting nearly 30,000 green jobs and reducing energy costs for more than 71,000 families, businesses, and nonprofits across the state.

https://solarquarter.com/2026/01/14/connecticut-green-bank-surpasses-3-billion-i…

Zone Change Okayed For W Hartford Affordable Housing

The West Hartford Town Council voted 9 to 0 to approve a zoning change at 230 Newington Road, clearing the way for a 54 unit for-sale affordable housing development proposed by Honeycomb Real Estate Partners. The project calls for six two-story residential buildings on approximately 2.49 acres, with the zoning board still to take up the building permit application.

https://patch.com/connecticut/westhartford/zone-change-okd-west-hartford-afforda…

CT Renewable Energy Tariff Programs Successor Study

Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has recommended replacing the state's current residential, non residential, and shared clean energy tariff programs with a unified eight-year successor program running from 2028 to 2035. Key changes include reduced export compensation to encourage on-site energy use, a shift to a "first-ready" project selection process for non-residential projects, and continued incentives for low-income customers and energy storage.

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/connecticut-s-renewable-energy-tariff-2246739/

Demolition Crews Begin Ambitious CT Mega-Project

Demolition has started at East Hartford's Port Eastside development, where developers plan to build 300 apartments as the first phase of a project that will ultimately create up to 1,000 apartments, restaurants, and entertainment venues across 28 acres of Connecticut River waterfront property.

https://www.courant.com/2026/02/05/after-three-years-demolition-crews-begin-ambi…

CT Businesses Rush to Start Solar Projects Before Federal Tax Credit Expires

Connecticut solar developers are racing to launch commercial projects before a July 4 federal deadline, with businesses scrambling to qualify for a 30% Investment Tax Credit set to expire under new federal rules. Projects must begin construction by July 4 or reach full operation by December under the One Big Beautiful Bill.

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-businesses-rush-to-start-solar-projects-…

CT Siting Council Reaffirms Denial Of UI Monopole Project

The Connecticut Siting Council voted 6-1 to formally reject United Illuminating's application to build transmission line monopoles up to 195 feet high through Fairfield and Bridgeport. The decision concludes the review process for the controversial project that faced strong opposition from residents, businesses, and local officials.

https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/ct-siting-council-reaffirms-denial-ui-mo…

New 4MW Fuel Cell Plant Expected to Harden Connecticut's Grid and Enhance Baseload Power Generation

Dispatch Energy has energized a 4-megawatt fuel cell facility at Bunnell Block in Bridgeport, a former brownfield site, as part of Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility program. The project will provide clean baseload power to an estimated 3,393 homes and reduce emissions by 50% in a densely populated area.

https://fox4kc.com/business/press-releases/globenewswire/9629221/new-4mw-fuel-ce…

How New Canadian Hydropower Line Will Impact CT Energy

Avangrid activated the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, delivering 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to Massachusetts with potential benefits for Connecticut ratepayers. The $1.6 billion project is expected to ease wholesale electricity prices across New England by reducing competition for power from regional generators, though the impact on individual bills may be modest according to industry experts.

https://www.sheltonherald.com/business/article/connecticut-hydropower-prices-nec…

Demolition of Vacant CT Building Puts Future Development In Spotlight

Demolition work begins on Hartford's vacant data processing center near Dunkin' Park, making way for a $90 million AI center, boutique hotel, and parking garage. The $9.4 million demolition is expected to complete by June, clearing the site for RMS Cos. redevelopment that includes a proposed center for applied artificial intelligence with potential Google technology partnership.

https://www.courant.com/2026/01/14/demolition-of-vacant-and-decaying-ct-building…

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