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Dan Malloy on Energy & Oil
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Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy
Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy
When it came to energy, our state had been a national leader for years, in the worst possible way. We had the highest electric rates in the continental US--rates that were squeezing the budgets of families and businesses.We realized that our
Leverage private capital to deliver renewable energy
renewable energy at a price lower than almost anywhere else in the United States.
Today, we've seen electric rates drop in Connecticut by 12% across the board.
We can't stop now. Our comprehensive energy strategy shows us the path forward.
Source: 2013 Connecticut State of the State address
, Jan 9, 2013
Comprehensive plan to conserve and lower consumption
On energy, we need a comprehensive plan designed to conserve and control costs. Our businesses pay the highest electric rates in the continental United States. As Governor, I'll lead a statewide effort to promote efficiency, lower consumption, re-focus
state investments to target renewable energy, and drive down electricity prices so that our businesses have will have the breathing room they need to grow and thrive.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, DanMalloy.com, "Policy"
, Nov 1, 2010
Explore wind energy but no windmills in Long Island Sound
While Connecticut should absolutely explore wind energy, locating windmills in Long Island Sound is just a bad idea. The Sound is a narrow, navigable body of water home to a great deal of commerce and recreation--installing windmills would be a hazard &
an impediment to the Sound's $8 billion economy. It would also endanger local wildlife populations, most notably a number of bird species that migrate across the Sound and nest in along our coastline as well as on the islands that dot the estuary.
Source: 2010 gubernatorial campaign website, DanMalloy.com, "Policy"
, Nov 1, 2010
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