IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Governor Lamont signed HB 5507 into law, marking a significant step towards prioritizing our communities, environment, and personal property rights. Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard by emailing the Governor and their legislators regarding these reforms to the Siting Council and utility process!
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 6/11/24) - see Recent Updates for more details
6/11/24 Governor Lamont signed HB 5507 into law - see Recent Updates for more information on the bill
5/31/24 HB5507 was transmitted to the Governor for his signature - track the bill for updates!
5/30/24 Town Hall Informational Session - Recording
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