At halfway mark:

Environment and Land Use

(April 4, 2008) Connecticut needs sustainable environmental and land-use policies that promote economic growth, job creation and improved environmental quality through effective of natural resources.

This session, however, businesses are concerned by a proposal that focuses on global warming rather than the impact of higher energy prices on the state’s economy.
Connecticut’s energy prices are among the highest in the country. And proposed environmental regulations from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will implement a new regional greenhouse gas initiative (RGGI) that many believe will significantly increase energy costs.

Connecticut has demonstrated that it is a national leader in addressing climate change.

Unfortunately, some advocates are promoting a global warming proposal that would push Connecticut even further. The bill would increase energy costs further (including gasoline and home heating oil) and construction costs as well.

Brownfields
CBIA also worked throughout 2007 with the legislature's Brownfields Task Force to develop recommendations for revitalizing brownfields.

Some of the task force's recommendations were contained in a proposal that unfortunately died in the Finance Committee. CBIA will continue to work with lawmakers to promote the revitalization of brownfields.

For more information, contact CBIA’s Eric Brown at 860-244-1926 or eric.brown@cbia.com.