IMPORTANT CALLS TO ACTION:
URGENT: Voice Your Support for Siting Council and Utility process reform!
Please continue supporting our efforts by emailing Governor Lamont and our legislators, expressing your backing for the proposed reforms aimed at rectifying the shortcomings and inherent inequities in the Siting Council and Utility process. This legislation is pivotal in safeguarding our property rights, as well as preserving the prosperity, environment, and aesthetic of our communities.
Attend Legislative Information Session - see Events page for more details
Date: Thursday, May 30th
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: TBD
EmpoweringFairfield is a grassroots effort spearheaded by the
Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust Inc. (SCNETI)
We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to protect our local community's property rights, safeguard our environment, and preserve our rich historical heritage and charm, health, and safety by opposing the current United Illuminating transmission line rebuild proposal, advocating instead for alternative solutions that better meet the needs of our community.
IMPORTANT NEWS (updated 5/8/24) - see Recent Updates for more details
5/8/24 HB5507 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE AGENCY AND COURT PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES - passed in the Senate
5/7/24 HB5507 AN ACT CONCERNING STATE AGENCY AND COURT PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES - passed in the House
4/30/24 Town Hall Informational Session - Recording
4/1/24 SCNETI, Fairfield, Bridgeport, and BJ's all challenge the Siting Council decision in Superior Court
3/27/24 SCNETI files Superior Court appeal of Siting Council decision
3/25/24 Town of Fairfield files Superior Court appeal of Siting Council decision
2/16/22 The Siting Council released their Final Decision Documents
2/9/24 The Siting Council released their DRAFT Decision and Order
2/1/24 The Siting Council released their DRAFT Findings of Fact
1/29/24 RESCHEDULED Pre-session Legislative Town Hall with Fairfield delegation to 2/1, 7:30 am - see Events page for details
1/29/24 CT sues United Illuminating over delayed cleanup of power plant
1/11/24 Final legal briefs submitted to the Siting Council; project decision to follow by 3/17/24