Last week, the top news item discussed in green building circles was that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a false advertising suit filed by a group of plaintiffs, led by New York City-based engineer Henry Gifford, against the U.S. Green Building Council. This case was closely watched by [...]

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South Windsor, Conn. – UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. company, has announced that its next-generation stationary fuel cell, the PureCell® Model 400 System fleet has reached a major milestone – 200,000 hours of field operation. The Model 400 fuel cell incorporates new technology and design innovations and builds on UTC Power’s unmatched fuel cell [...]

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Hartford, Conn. – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund has announced it will launch new programs in the coming months. Based on an article published today in the Hartford Business Journal, the newly created Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) soon will have a full board of directors able to make decisions, raise capital and [...]

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Enfield, Conn. – Control Module Industries, a manufacturer of a wide range of alternative automobile solutions, such as electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle supply equipment has completed the installation of the first two electric vehicle charging stations at Connecticut restaurants. Figaro Ristorante in Enfield and Painted Pony Restaurant in Bethlehem each installed a [...]

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A discussion with Ed Ingalls, Owner & President, CT Electric Car. The desire to live a green lifestyle is on everyone’s mind.  From organic foods to furniture, people are doing their part to keep the environment clean.  Now, one CT company is bringing “green gas” to our state in the form of electric car chargers for [...]

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According to the Hartford Business Journal, the nationally syndicated teenage TV show Eco Company will feature Connecticut as a renewable energy leader in two upcoming episodes. Eco Company, which is hosted by teenagers, is seen in 160 television markets across the country. Each show features stories about teens working toward sustainability. The Connecticut shows will [...]

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