Dive Summary:

• Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy has unveiled a draft comprehensive strategy for the state that calls for expanded energy efficiency programs and the advancement of related information technology in the smart grid, advanced meters, and smart appliances.
• The plan also calls for more renewable energy use, with the possibility of increasing the state’s current 20 percent mandate on renewable power.
• All told, the new energy strategy is expected to generate at least 10,000 jobs, according to the governor’s office.

From the article:

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, D-Conn., has unveiled a draft comprehensive energy strategy for Connecticut that is intended to create jobs, lower energy costs and provide improved environmental protection.

Although the plan focuses heavily on increasing natural gas usage, it also calls for expanding energy efficiency programs and advancing related information technology opportunities, including a smart grid, advanced meters and smart appliances. ...