Terry Backer
At the Capitol:
Legislative Office Building, Room 2102
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Terry.Backer@cga.ct.gov

Current News & Issues

May 20, 2013
REP. BACKER REMINDS STRATFORD RESIDENTS OF FREE DENTAL SERVICES
Underinsured Invited to Arena at Harbor Yard in June. READ MORE

March 27, 2013
PESTICIDE-RESTRICTION BILL AIMS TO PROTECT LOBSTERS
Rep. Backer continues the fight to resurrect Long Island Sound Industry. READ MORE

March 22, 2013
LAWMAKERS LUKEWARM ON CANADIAN HYDRO
Rep. Backer Offers Insight on Connecticut’s Renewable Portfolio. READ MORE

November 19, 2012
LEGISLATIVE ENERGY LEADERSHIP CHANGING AS LONG-TERM POLICY FIGHT BEGINS
With Connecticut's policymakers set to debate a long-term, comprehensive change in energy strategy during the upcoming legislative session, the foremost energy leaders in the General Assembly likely will be replaced by their seconds-in-command, industry sources say. READ MORE

September 27, 2012
STATE FUNDING EXPECTED FOR STRATFORD AVIATION
Rep. Backer/Gov. Malloy secure grant for school at Sikorsky Airport. READ MORE

September 25, 2012
TERRY BACKER, THE SOUNDKEEPER, MARKS 25 YEARS OF PROTECTING LONG ISLAND SOUND
Terry Backer has been the Soundkeeper for 25 years, marking a quarter century of protecting Long Island Sound and taking on anyone and anything that would hurt the body of water. READ MORE

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In the wake of the Peak Oil & Natural Gas Forum held in November 2007, Representative Terry Backer has taken the lead to further investigate this issue and has recently been appointed as Co-Chairman of the 2008 Energy Scarcity & Security Task Force. The first meeting convened Wednesday, August 13, 2008. The following information provides insight into the group's efforts to remedy a very serious and growing problem surrounding petroleum and natural gas issues and the current fuel crisis.

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Representative Terry Backer (Co-Chair)
Senator Bob Duff (Co-Chair)
Senator Gail Slossberg
Representative Sean Williams
Julie Cammarata
Lise Dondy
Dan DeBicella
Tracy Babbidge


Scarcity And Security RFP Overview

Peak Oil Production And The Implications To The State of Connecticut
Addendum - Tar Sands And Shale Oil
Report to Legislative Leaders and the Governor, December 2007

Peak Oil Production And The Implications To The State of Connecticut
Report to Legislative Leaders and the Governor, November 2007