Lamont: ‘I don`t want to build Killingly` Energy Center
(WorldNews Environment)

A protester holds up a sign calling for state officials to halt plans for the Killingly plant. Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday said the words out loud more straightforward than he ever has: “I don`t want to build Killingly.” He was referring to the now five-year battle waged by environmentalists and others against building the proposed Killingly Energy Center, a 650-megawatt natural gas power plant. Those who oppose it have argued it flies in the face of Lamont`s executive order for a 100% zero-carbon electric sector by 2040, it does not support his broader commitment to fighting climate change, and it just isn`t needed. And while he`s hinted that he`s not thrilled with the prospect of the...