Citizens Puts $50B Toward Helping Clients Go Green
Citizens Bank is setting a $50 billion target to finance both “green” and “social” initiatives and projects by 2030.
People’s United Forms Renewable Energy Lending Specialty
People’s United Bank has formed a new corporate banking specialization that will focus in part on the renewable energy industry.
Trump’s Windmill Hatred Causes Concern Among Industry
Wind power is one of the fastest-growing U.S. energy sources. And Gov. Ned Lamont and New London leaders hope to make that city a hub for the industry. But there’s an issue, and it’s a big one: President Donald Trump hates wind turbines.
East Coast Governors Join Lamont to Push Feds on Offshore Wind
The governors of five East Coast states are urging federal regulators not to put any additional roadblocks in the way of the country’s nascent offshore wind industry.
Connecticut Seeks Bids for 2K MW of Offshore Wind
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking bids to develop 30 percent of Connecticut’s entire energy load from offshore wind sources.
Industry Group Knocks Feds’ ‘Regrettable’ Move on Major NE Offshore Wind Farm
As it kicked off what it hoped would be a week to celebrate “U.S. leadership in wind energy production,” a national wind energy industry group is instead making the case against the federal government’s new delay of the Vineyard Wind project.
CT One of States Targeted in Bank of America Solar Initiative
Connecticut is one of several states Bank of America will target in 2019 for its expanding environmental Onsite Solar initiative.
Harbor Infrastructure Could Bring Wind Industry Investments to New London
As northeastern states boost their reliance on renewable energy, New London State Pier has potential as a long-term player in the emerging offshore wind industry.
Gov. Signs Bills Climate Change, Energy Bills
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has signed two bills into law related to climate change and renewable energy.
Connecticut to Buy Offshore Wind Power for the First Time
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says Connecticut will purchase power from offshore wind for the first time.
