Around the Local

patch.com reports state lawmakers are urging residents to testify on House Bill 5551, which would reform the Connecticut Siting Council's process for approving large-scale solar and energy projects amid local concerns over farmland loss and limited municipal control.
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governing.com reports only one company has used Connecticut's 2021 data center tax incentive since it was enacted, as high energy costs and limited job creation lead state officials to question the program's value.
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hartfordbusiness.com reports a 43-unit apartment building has been proposed for 1515 State St. in New Haven, with applications filed by M&T Land Development II LLC seeking site plan approval and a special permit.
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cleantechnica.com reports a coalition of 78 Connecticut organizations has sent a letter to Senator Blumenthal opposing fossil fuel industry efforts to secure federal legal immunity that would undermine state climate accountability and polluter pays legislation.
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nbcconnecticut.com features state Rep. Carol Hall discussing legislative efforts to make utility-scale solar farm development more equitable for affected communities in Connecticut.
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