Last week, a report was released that found that Connecticut was the top state for green jobs potentially created during the first quarter of 2012.  I say potentially because the findings  are based on announced projects.  The report (pdf) was produced by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), which according to its web site, is a national community of business [...]

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Next week on March 22, the state’s Departments of Energy and Environmental Protection and Economic and Community Development are hosting the second in a series of workshops that will explore how to grow cradle-to-cradle industries in Connecticut. Over the last decade, certain products or the waste that is created by making certain products have become [...]

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When it comes to technology innovation, Connecticut is blessed. Traditionally, Nutmeggers have always looked to be ‘new school’ and innovate and/or improve upon existing products or services. The motivation to be innovative is part of state’s economic DNA and while there are several factors driving the recent tech boom in Connecticut, one of the main components to [...]

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Ever wonder what to do with unused paint that sits in your garage or basement. I have and I’m never really sure how to dispose of it so the cans just sit and collect dust and actually pose a little hazard. Well ast week Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law the nation’s third [...]

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Earlier this month, I posted a blog about OFI Contract Interiors installing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its offices in Newington.  As I mentioned, the charging station was manufactured by Fairfield, CT-based GE.  Well last week, GE Energy Industrial Solutions unveiled its new solar-powered EV charging station at its Plainville, CT manufacturing facility [...]

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In Connecticut, gas prices have hit such a high level cost wise that it has many businesses becoming more and more interested in purchasing and supporting the use of alternative powered cars.  Connecticut is beginning to become a leader in promoting the concept and use of electric vehicles.  And a number of businesses are stepping [...]

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