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Briefings

What changed in environmental, land-use and permitting rules for development in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania: what happened, who is affected and the next date that matters.

  1. LowConnecticut

    Connecticut nuclear bids still undecided as state prepares town opt-in host program and site grants

    On September 24, 2026 DEEP said it is still evaluating nuclear proposals in its zero-carbon procurement. A 2025 law lets towns opt in to host advanced reactors and funds site readiness grants; two 2026 data-center bills were not taken up before the session ended on May 6.

  2. LowConnecticut

    Connecticut auditors fault approval of state's only data center tax break as program stays intact

    A state audit finds no record that a required review preceded Connecticut's only data center incentive deal; the 20-to-30-year tax exemptions and host-town agreements remain law.