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The Operating Engineers Local 478 on Tuesday launched a training program to make workers available for Connecticut's $7 billion natural gas home heating expansion.

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Wednesday preliminarily approved a $7 billion, 10-year plan from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the three natural gas utilities to convert 280,000 customers to natural gas home heating.

Connecticut Natural Gas is telling its customers that the average residential bill will increase $6.75 monthly if regulators approve a plan to add 100,000 customers.

New Haven's UIL Holdings Corp., parent of four Connecticut utility companies, said it's planning a public offering of 5 million shares of its common stock.

The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority began hearings Tuesday on plans from the state's three natural gas distributors to add 280,000 new customers.

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield was recognized for its continued sustainability efforts across its collegiate operations.

Connecticut's three main natural gas distribution companies launched a marketing initiative on Wednesday to encourage customers to convert from fuel oil.

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has launched its investigation into the preparation and response for Superstorm Sandy by the state's electric and natural gas utilities.

Anthony Vallillo will retire as president of New Haven-based electric utility United Illuminating after 44 years with the company.

Connecticut's top energy official on Wednesday threw his support behind expanded use of natural gas in Connecticut...