March 07, 2022

CT Manufacturers Can Access Free Energy Efficiency Assessments at New Industry Center at UConn, Univ. New Haven

March 07, 2022/ Bernard Kavaler

The University of Connecticut (UConn), in partnership with the University of New Haven, has launched a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Assessment Center (IAC). The new initiative aims to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in reducing their carbon emissions and lowering energy costs, while at the same time training the next generation of energy-efficiency workers.

August 19, 2021

Inc. 5000: 42 Connecticut Businesses Among Nation's Fastest Growing

August 19, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

A total of 42 Connecticut companies have earned a place on the 2021 edition of the annual Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America, including one featured in the top 10 and four in the top 500.

July 22, 2021

Connecticut Has Nation's Highest Energy Costs, Analysis Finds

July 22, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

This will probably not come as a surprise to anyone who has paid a bill recently. Connecticut is the nation’s most energy-expensive state.

April 18, 2021

Connecticut Invention Convention Names New Leader; Prep Underway for 2021 Event

April 18, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

STEM educator Christine Lawlor-King has been named the new executive director of the Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC), the nation’s oldest and largest continuously operating invention education program for student inventors. For 2021, student invention applications are now being judged over a period of several weeks via a virtual portal system. A virtual "award ceremony" will take place on May 23 at 6pm, via YouTube and Facebook.

February 24, 2021

CT Efforts to Promote Electric Vehicles Ranked 13th in US in New Report

February 24, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

While ranking outside the top ten, Connecticut has been described as a “regional standout” in the Northeast, according to a first-of-its-kind report released this month by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

December 21, 2020

CT's Multi-State Pact to Limit Emissions Is Good News for Biden Environmental Team

December 21, 2020/ Bernard Kavaler

For leading members of the incoming Biden administration’s environmental team, Monday’s announcement from states in which they’ve spend portions of their lives and careers had to be good news.

August 16, 2020

36 Connecticut Businesses Earn Place on Inc. 5,000 List of Fastest Growing Small Companies

August 16, 2020/ Bernard Kavaler

Three dozen Connecticut companies are featured in the 2020 edition of the Inc. 5,000 – the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America, compiled by Inc. magazine and issued this month.

August 09, 2020

Connecticut Ranks #5 in Offshore Wind Power Development, Aerospace

August 09, 2020/ Bernard Kavaler

The annual rankings in a range of business development categories are in, and Connecticut is ranked in the top10 in two of nearly a dozen categories. The state ranked #5 among the leaders in aerospace, a traditional strength, and also at #5 in offshore wind power development, as that field gained significant traction in 2019.

August 07, 2020

Eversource Opposed Law on Minimum Staffing, Storm Responses; Legislature Opted for Study Last Year

August 07, 2020/ Bernard Kavaler

A year ago, when the legislature held a public hearing on a proposal concerning “utility response times for restoration of electric service and utility minimum staffing levels,” Eversource Energy opposed it as unnecessary.

October 17, 2019

Energy Efficient Connecticut - We're #10

October 17, 2019/ Bernard Kavaler

Connecticut is the nation’s 10th most energy efficient state, according to a new analysis. The state ranked 16th in Home Energy Efficiency, 15th in Vehicle-Fuel Efficiency and 8th in Transportation Efficiency.