Renters — who often foot the bill for utilities — have a lot to gain from things that save money and reduce emissions like weatherization, switching to electric appliances and other upgrades. So why is it so hard to do this work in rental properties?
Homes and buildings produce the second highest global warming emissions in New England, after transportation. Efforts like greener building techiques, renewable energy systems and home weatherization could help.
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With federal money and local support, Peterborough is hoping to electrify 200 heating systems in the next three years. They’re also trying to train more people to do that work.
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Gino DiGiovanni Jr., a former alderman who lost a mayoral race in Derby in November, was sentenced Wednesday for entering the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, as riots broke out to stop certification of the 2020 presidential election.
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The annual event at Saint Anselm College, now in its 36th year, lasted six hours and featured no shortage of rhyming couplets.
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"For any American regional theater to reach 60 years is such a milestone," Artistic Director Jacob Padrón said.
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Public two-year schools in Connecticut have historically attracted more diverse student bodies, but the share of diverse faculty has lagged behind.
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The United States Supreme Court is hearing a case out of Oregon that may enable communities to limit the rights of homeless residents, but it likely won't impact Connecticut residents.
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Nearly two dozen Connecticut farms and producers are getting state funds this year to brace against extreme weather conditions tied to climate change.
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With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.
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