The links below highlight media coverage for the Connecticut Green Bank in Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020 – June 2021).
For FY20 news (July 2019 – June 2020), please click here. For FY19 news (July 2018 – June 2019), please click here. For FY18 news (July 2017 – June 2018), please click here. For FY17 (July 2016 – June 2017), please click here.
President’s Spotlight
Officials: Connecticut positioned for federal climate funds
Gov. Signs Climate Change Bill to Protect Coastal Communities
US green banks urge Congress to establish a national climate bank
Governor Lamont Appoints Adrienne Farrar Houël to Connecticut Green Bank Board of Directors
Connecticut legislators approve 1 GW energy storage target for the end of 2030
Connecticut Green Bank plans second Green Liberty Bond issuance
Green ‘liberty’ bonds: The American way to win the war on climate change?
New Berkeley Lab Study Analyzes the Financial Performance of Connecticut Solar Leasing Program that Targets Low- and Moderate-Income Customers
What’s unique about a new Connecticut digester
Connecticut’s First Clean Energy Industry Report Released
Green Bank to move home base to Hartford
Commercial & Industrial Sector Coverage
West Hartford synagogue among first in area to go solar
Running Brook Farms Adds Solar System to Power their Business
This former West Hartford convent will become an apartment complex. After a delay due to COVID-19, the conversion project on Park Road will begin next week.
Town Moves Ahead With Solar Initiative For Schools, Homeowners
Ridgefield’s West Lane Inn upgrades its heating system
Stamford Hotel Awarded For New Construction Project
Guilford Building Company Honored For Clean Energy Project
Manchester High School roof work approved
Bolton solar array first in country to use funding mechanism
Solar panels to be installed atop nine public buildings in Manchester
Country School Completes Student-Initiated Solar Panel Project
Industrial Space At 75 Crystal Avenue Adds Solar Power
PACENation Announces 2020 PACESetters and PACE Champions
Stamford’s DiMare Pastry expects big savings from solar energy
Finance platform targets underserved small-scale solar projects
Residential Sector Coverage
Solar energy initiative for low-income areas coming to Norwalk
Berlin business named a Green Bank top performer
Business briefs, March 28, 2021
Five takeaways from Connecticut’s new residential solar program changes
Proposed bill could resolve ambiguity over solar assessments
A shocker in the plan to finally update residential solar rates: No complaints
Connecticut regulators want to pay utility customers to sync storage with demand
CT low-income families burdened by energy, transit and housing costs, study finds
Bristol officials highlight new solar power and energy efficient-lead program
As storms become more frequent, CT grocers want battery incentives
Mold, asbestos may put Connecticut weatherization goal out of reach
New Milford green home ups ante with solar, geothermal components
New Britain celebrating Earth Day by highlighting projects that reduce city’s carbon footprint
Connecticut/Regional Coverage
Climate Change, Recycling, PFAS Lead Environment Measures
Connecticut looks to join seven other US states in setting energy storage target
Launching a sustainability accelerator
State and federal initiatives increasingly promote energy equity
Solar MAP guides Connecticut munis through project development process
National Clean Energy Coverage
Banking on Green: A Green, Resilient Recovery Needs National Green Investment Banks
Taylor: Do we need a Green Bank to speed up transition to clean energy?
Green banks are the smartest way to finance clean energy you’ve never heard of
How the National Green Bank can help small businesses build back greener