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
Capitol News 2009
Supporting Our Veterans |
Healthcare Reform
Capitol News 2008 |
Capitol News 2007
Senior News 2007 |
May 6, 2009
REP. BACKER APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMITTEE
POSTS BY HOUSE SPEAKER DONOVAN
State Representative Terry Backer (D-Stratford) has been appointed by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve on the Council of State Government’s (CSG) Energy and Environment Committee and the National Council of State Legislatures Agriculture and Energy Committees. READ MORE
April 3, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE BACKER OPPOSES APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE BUDGET
State Representative Terry Backer (D-Stratford), said today he cannot support the Appropriations Committee budget proposal because it relies on too many tax increases and not enough spending cuts. READ MORE
February 26, 2009
PROPOSED FEE COULD COST JOBS,
CAUSE COMMERCIAL SHELLFISHMEN
TO CLOSE THEIR DOORS
Governor M. Jodi Rell’s proposal to charge commercial shellfishing operations $1.00 for every bushel of shellfish harvested could seriously injure the state’s oyster farming and shellfish industry, state Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and Representative Terry Backer (D-Stratford) said at a press conference in Norwalk today. READ MORE |
