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Applied Economics Clinic researchers prepared a policy brief that assesses the economic impacts associated with installing and operating 2,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind resources in Connecticut to meet the State’s 2030 target. Connecticut’s offshore wind industry could create a total of 39,880 in-state job-years between 2024 and 2049 as well as an estimated $5,529 million in state economic output and $4,190 million in labor income.
IMPACT Research conducted an offshore wind poll and found that Connecticut voters overwhelmingly support building offshore wind energy in the state with strong labor standards. The poll found that Connecticut voters believe offshore wind energy will improve the economy and support requiring developers to provide living wages and workplace safety protections for the jobs offshore wind will create.
An informational guide of research prepared by the Climate Jobs National Resource Center and UndauntedK12. The report finds that districts and states can save money by pursuing “net-zero” in all new school construction and leveraging every renovation project to reduce building emissions and enhance climate resilience.
Research Digest shares research on the influence of high road labor policies and
practices on renewable energy costs,
decarbonization pathways, and labor outcomes.
Buildings account for nearly 40% of the energy consumed in the United States (EIA n.d.), and reducing that energy use offers many benefits to owners, occupants, and communities. Learn how school buildings, can work towards zero-energy goals.
More and more schools in Connecticut are adopting solar energy. School solar installations provide clean energy at reduced costs compared to electricity from the grid, along with a number of co-benefits. People's Action For Clean Energy (PACE) shares a comprehensive report.
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The Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs proudly thanks Attorney General William Tong for his courageous leadership in defending environmental justice, climate investments, and the
Part of CRCJ’s Community Resilience Planning Workshop Series Tonight, the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ) hosts a virtual Community Resilience Planning Mutual Aid
“This legislation is about power, not just paychecks. Supporting workers on strike—especially those in under-resourced communities—is essential to protecting the right to organize and ensuring working people have a fair shot. When we stand with workers, we strengthen the backbone of our economy.” – Aziz Dehkan, Executive Director Of The Connecticut Roundtable On Climate And Jobs
Major 2025 Legislative Win: HB 5004 Passes in Connecticut HB5004 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
The 2025 Connecticut legislative session is a wrap—and thanks to your advocacy, we’re celebrating major victories for climate, labor, and justice. From passing bills that strengthen state climate planning to protecting clean energy programs and advancing workers’ rights, this year’s wins are a testament to the power of collective action. Read on for a full recap of the bills we fought for, what passed, and where we go from here.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a powerful coalition of students, transit riders, community organizers, and advocates gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol to demand fare-free
Here are a few of our ever-widening circle of allies willing to fight for policies that lead to a more just and vibrant society.
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