Connecticut Archives - Institute for Local Self-Reliance

11 Sep 2018

A Full Day, A Full Schedule at New England Connect in Hartford

by Lisa Gonzalez | Date: 11 Sep 2018 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0

The agenda for Connected New England has shaped up to be full of valuable information, which makes November 8th is a great time to visit Connecticut. If you live in the Nutmeg State, or one of the nearby states, the drive to Hartford will end with an impressive list of speakers and thoughtful panels. You can register here for “Connected New England: Local Solutions for Broadband Development,” to be held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.… Read More

20 Aug 2018

Next Century Cities Hosting Connecticut Broadband Event

by Lisa Gonzalez | Date: 20 Aug 2018 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0

Next Century Cities is busy organizing another get-together for broadband advocates, community leaders, and policy gurus. “New England Connect: Local Solutions for Broadband Development” will happen on November 8th in Hartford, Connecticut. Save the date!… Read More

28 Jun 2018

Connecticut Lawsuits Aim to Correct Poor Internet Infrastructure Decision

by Lisa Gonzalez | Date: 28 Jun 2018 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0

In May, Connecticut’s Public Utility Regulatory Agency (PURA) struck a blow at local authority when the ruled that communities could not use their protected utility pole space for municipal fiber deployment. Big cable and telephone companies cheered, broadband advocates and communities that need better connectivity decided to take action. Now, PURA faces lawsuits that challenge the decision from the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC), the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), and at least three local communities that just want high-quality Internet access.… Read More

8 Jun 2018

A Teaching Moment on ‘Pay As You Throw’ Recycling Policy in Connecticut

by Nick Stumo-Langer and Neil Seldman | Date: 8 Jun 2018 | posted in: Media Coverage, waste - recycling, Waste to Wealth | 0

Neil Seldman ILSR’s co-founder and director of its Waste to Wealth Initiative, quoted in Falls River Herald News on unit pricing of solid waste and recycling: Stands corrected. Seldman stated that he was not aware of any community that ended its Pay As You Throw (PAYT) program when interviewed by Herald News reporter Jo C. Goode. After the interview he learned of one such community, East Lyme, Conn.… Read More

4 Apr 2018

Reducing Waste and Recycling More, An Evaluation of Policies from Across America

by Neil Seldman | Date: 4 Apr 2018 | posted in: waste - recycling based economic development, Waste to Wealth | 0

Who should be responsible for the life cycle of a product, especially its take-back, recycling and final disposition? How can that process produce the most benefits, and is there more than one answer? Will the U.S. recycling be hamstrung by beverage corporation interests, or will it succeed in developing increased recycling and Zero Waste?… Read More

13 Feb 2018

Connecticut Legislators Say “No” to Turn Local Recycling Over to Beverage Companies

by Neil Seldman | Date: 13 Feb 2018 | posted in: waste - zero waste, Waste to Wealth | 0

Despite several years of efforts by the Connecticut Department of Energy and the Environment (DEEP) and non-profit organizations promoting Extended Producer Responsibility for paper, packaging and plastic (EPR-PPP) the proposal was defeated. A task force created by Connecticut’s General Assembly … Read More

12 Apr 2017

Locating Fiber: Local Leaders Can Help State Decision Makers

by Hannah Trostle | Date: 12 Apr 2017 | posted in: MuniNetworks | 0

Better conduit policy and One Touch Make Ready (OTMR) are two approaches seeing the state legislative limelight recently. With local examples to offer guidance, a few state lawmakers are attempting to implement similar rules. State Governments Follow Local Leads Local communities know their … Read More

6 Mar 2017

Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries Testimony on EPR in Connecticut

by Neil Seldman | Date: 6 Mar 2017 | posted in: waste - recycling, waste - recycling based economic development, Waste to Wealth | 0

Leading recycling industry association, the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries, ISRI, believes the Connecticut Extended Producer Responsibility Bill is drafted in such a way that ignores the strength, capabilities, and vibrancy of the existing recycling industry.… Read More

23 Jul 2015

Democratic Energy Media Roundup – week of July 20, 2015

by Rebecca Toews | Date: 23 Jul 2015 | posted in: Energy | 0

This week in Democratic Energy: New York is leading the renewable energy revolution #SolarforAll strategy takes hold Mississippi’s perfect storm for renewables Featured Stories Opening The Door To Solar Power For All by Mark Ruffalo, The Huffington Post Utility Solar … Read More