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Last week, Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order that sets a goal for a 100% carbon-free electric grid in the state by 2040 to combat climate change. This is the most definitive step that the state has taken to comply with the state law that requires 45% emissions reductions below 2001 levels by 2030 and an 80% emissions reductions below 2001 levels by 2050. Connecticut's plan to "decarbonize" the state has focused on electrifying the heating and transportations sectors.
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The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is once again requiring the ten largest vendors that participate in the program to provide consumption data for their customers. The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requiring states to collect information form homes that receive energy assistance benefits so that they can come up with a plan to better distribute Weatherization funds.
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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently reached out to CEMA concerning what they believe is an increase in the number of residential heating oil tank leaks. DEEP has asked CEMA to work with them on how to reduce the number of tank leaks by implementing potential inspection programs or other strategies so that the issues is addressed. CEMA's legislative and executive committee will be meeting to come up with suggestions on how to respond to DEEP's concerns.
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CEMA will hold a meeting for members in the Warwick Room, 4th floor of the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence, RI in conjunction with the HEAT Show. At this meeting we will roll out a new initiative designed to recruit into our industry the next generation of employees. We're in for the long haul and that means we need to bring in new, motivated young employees to our industry! If you're at the show, be sure to drop by our meeting to see our plans for the future.
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From PMAA
Increasingly, federal and state enforcement authorities are handing out costly citations to petroleum marketers for improperly transporting portable skid tanks to and from construction sites, farms and other commercial user locations. Typically, skids are transported empty on a flatbed truck and then filled with product after delivery to the end user.
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From PMAA
Marketers can avoid unnecessary and costly citations by ensuring that the following DOT requirements are met when transporting skid tanks that have not been cleaned and purged of product:
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Per CNN, the 2020 edition of the Farmers' Almanac predicts that two-thirds of the country will face a colder-than-normal winter season. The worst of this year's bitterly cold winter will affect the eastern parts of the Rockies all the way to the Appalachians. The outlook says the Northeast, including cities such as Boston and Washington, can anticipate colder temperatures than typically expected. The biggest drop will happen in areas across the northern Plains to the Great Lakes.
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Free Business Succession and Estate Planning Seminar
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 12:00 pm, Best Western Plus North Haven Hotel, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT
As a business owner, you need to protect yourself, your family and your business. Business succession and estate planning can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Federated Insurance is here to help. Federated clients have access to a network of independent business succession and estate planning attorneys.
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Federal regulations require anyone who may come into contact with hazardous materials to receive hazmat training. The minimum level of training is Awareness, which provides general awareness of hazardous material risk and does not qualify one to respond to a hazmat release other than to call for help. At the Operations level, one is qualified to respond to hazmat releases and provide limited cleanup of releases. Classes will be held at CEMA's offices, 10 Alcap Ridge, Cromwell, CT and will run from 9 am - 12:30 pm.
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CT Insider
It wasn’t long ago natural gas was sold as the environmentally friendly choice. The Malloy administration spent years pushing it as a cleaner, more affordable alternative to oil and coal, putting together a large-scale plan to convert thousands of homeowners and businesses while overseeing the approval of new natural-gas-fired power plants to replace dirtier, aging facilities.
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EDF
Extensive research led by EDF from 2012 to 2018 shows methane leaks in the U.S. are a far greater threat than the government’s estimate suggests. The Environmental Protection Agency says the oil and gas industry emits eight million metric tons of methane a year. Our first-of-its kind, five-year research series uncovered at least 13 million metric tons.
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CT Mirror
Despite improving sales growth in 2018, eight out of 10 Connecticut companies say the business climate here is declining, according to the latest annual survey from the state’s chief business lobby. The Connecticut Business and Industry Association also found 77% of businesses believe the state’s new paid Family and Medical Leave program will harm their companies and 53% say the rising minimum wage will do the same. Business confidence in state lawmakers plunged to an all-time low.
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CT Mirror
Gov. Ned Lamont kept his promise recently to keep a tight grip on Connecticut’s credit card absent a deal from legislators on a long-term transportation plan. The administration, which canceled State Bond Commission meetings in June, July and August, released an agenda for the September meeting that recommends nearly $400 million in new financing.
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Indeed
Do you have expertise in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry? Would you like to teach the next generation of energyprofessionals? If so, we have an opportunity for you! ENTECHAdvanced Energy Training in Cromwell is seeking fulltime Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration instructor. Responsibilities include classroom instruction as well as practical laboratory disciplines of HVACR.
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