Connecticut lawmakers are considering a new tax on generators of electricity to provide relief for ratepayers, finance alternative energy systems and raise revenue.

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An Edgewater alternative energy company is the first startup selected to be part of the business incubator set to open here this summer.

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Attracting alternative energy ventures to the Bourne landfill off MacArthur Boulevard has been a goal since last summer for the facility’s business model working group. How those entities would ultimately set up shop – if approved and financed – is another matter.

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Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland, and Rep. John Kefalas, D-Fort Collins, are teaming up on a bill designed to create hubs of economic development based on alternative energy-related manufacturing.

Original post: Bill could help create alternative energy parks

China’s Shandong province will combine six local coal companies to form an energy group tomorrow, the China National Radio reported today. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. isn’t included in the six companies, according to the report posted on its Web site.

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