AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUtility Costs: Eversource sued Connecticut regulators over the rejection of hundreds of millions of dollars in storm-related carrying costs and crew expenses. Gov. Ned Lamont called the appeal a “money grab” that ratepayers cannot afford. Energy Assistance: Lamont added $12.7 million to heating aid, aiming to provide nearly 100,000 low-income households with a full tank of oil as heating costs surge. Data Security: Frontier will pay Connecticut $625,000 and strengthen its security practices to settle an investigation into a 2024 breach affecting 58,841 residents. Housing & Construction: Lamont praised the state’s housing law, which encourages towns to plan for growth and makes it easier to convert underused sites into homes. CTDOT also plans to replace deteriorated I-84 noise barriers in New Britain and Farmington in 2028. Clean Energy: Connecticut joined states suing to preserve power-plant emissions limits, while the Trump administration again moved to block the nearly completed Revolution Wind project. Manufacturing: Connecticut State is proposing Norwalk optics programs to help meet manufacturing workforce needs. Business: Westport-born PopUp Bagels opened a Times Square location, extending the Connecticut-founded brand’s growth.
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