Over the last five years, Connecticut has enjoyed a pretty good run when it comes to solar power.  However, recently the pace of installations has slowed considerably. The Clean Energy Fund has done its job and continues to provide funding and other valuable services.  But these days, due in part to a down economy and [...]

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New Haven, Conn. – Last week, the Green Parking Council (GPC) along with the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) and The United Illuminating Company (UI) held a press conference at Chapel Square Garage in New Haven to unveil several upgrades the garage owners have made to become Connecticut’s first GPC Demonstrator Site in advance of [...]

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Cheshire, Conn. – Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.has announced that it has earned two LEED® for Commercial Interiors Gold Certifications for two buildings at its global headquarters and research facility in Cheshire, Conn. Alexion’s headquarters is among a small number of buildings in the U.S. to qualify for the distinguished LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) [...]

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New Haven, Conn. — Yale Health Center, a full-service medical center for students, faculty, staff and their dependents, will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year in a brand new light-filled building on 55 Lock St. All Yale Health Center departments are fully operational today. The landmark building stands at the corner of Lock and Canal [...]

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Three professors have completed research that finds that green buildings not only have a large effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions but that implementing energy efficiency and sustainable design measures can also have a positive impact on the economy.  The team has compiled data that shows implementing energy efficiency and sustainability into buildings, allows rents [...]

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Hartford, Conn — Last week, the Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. announced it had launched a division in its Southwest regional office in Dallas to provide property/casualty insurance and services to the renewable energy industry. James Gardiner, formerly assistant vp of industry markets, will lead the Hartford Renewable Energy unit as assistant vp and director [...]

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