Connecticut utility's reluctance tests state's 63.4-MW solar procurement plan

Connecticut's effort to add significant solar capacity faces obstacles from a major utility's hesitancy to purchase power from some proposed projects, clouding the state's clean-energy expansion strategy.

First covered Oct 7, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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35d Canary Media Connecticut’s solar ambitions hit skepticism from a major utility — Connecticut is trying to clean up its grid with more solar energy. But a major utility’s reluctance to commit to buying power from some projects is raising…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-07 (#4) · 2026-10-08 (#18)

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