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CT's Climate Change Initiative
The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by the year 2010 and an additional 10% below that by the year 2020.
Energy Assistance Links
Links to other Energy Assistance resources.
Resolving Utility Problems
Get connected to information to resolve problems with your electric, gas, water, telephone or cable TV utilitie.
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program can help pay heating bills for low-income households.
Financing & Incentives For Residential Customers
Consumers that are interested in financing their energy improvement projects can access a number of resources.
Incentive Programs
Connecticut has a number of financial programs available to utility customers to assist you in purchasing equipment to lower your energy costs.
Tax Incentives
State and Federal tax treatment is available for energy users to help lowering the total cost of equipment used to reduce your energy costs.
101 Ways to Save Energy In Your Home
Get a complete list of suggestions to help control your home's energy cost.
Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows you to track and assess energy and water consumption across your entire portfolio of buildings in a secure online environment. Whether you own, manage, or hold properties for investment, Portfolio Manager can help you set investment priorities, identify under-performing buildings, verify efficiency improvements, and receive EPA recognition for superior energy performance.
Support Organizations
There are many organizations with helpful resources for Connecticut residents.
Smartliving Catalog - sponsored by Connecticut Light and Power, United Illuminating, and the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified lighting products at discounted prices. Sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and administrered by United Illuminating and Connecticut Light and Power.
Efficient Lighting
Learn about energy efficient lighting for your home. This area includes information about Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFLs) including styles, light quality, proper disposal and much more.
Connecticut's Electric Efficiency Partners Program
The Connecticut Electric Efficiency Partner Program is a new initiative that will offer funding for the purchase and deployment of enhanced demand-side management technologies to help consumers conserve energy and reduce demand in Connecticut.
Connecticut Light & Power - Your Home's Electric Bill
Understanding your CL&P bill. View a sample electric bill, learn about estimated bills and how to read your meter and get customer billing information. Link to CL&P's FAQs including information about billing, rates, energy efficiency, tree trimming and much more.
United Illuminating Company - Your Home's Electric Bill
Understanding your UI bill.
Connecticut Natural Gas - Your Gas Bill
Understanding your CNG bill.
Yankee Gas - Your Gas Bill
Understanding your Yankee Gas bill.
Southern Connecticut Gas - Your Gas Bill
Understanding your SCG bill.
Connecticut Light & Power Customers
Learn how to choose an electric supplier for the generation portion of your electric bill.
Department of Energy Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home
By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money.
SmartLiving Center
Connecticut's showplace of energy saving ideas for your home or business. Located in Orange, The SmartLiving Center is sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and is staffed by energy professionals from The United Illuminating Company.
United Illuminating Customers
Learn how to choose an electric supplier for the generation portion of your electric bill.
Install Clean Energy at Your Home - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Learn about rebates and other financial incentives that are offered for installing clean energy systems such as solar electric, solar thermal, wind and more.
CTCleanEnergyOptions Program - Support The Production of Clean Energy
The CTCleanEnergyOptions Program allows Connecticut residents to support the production of clean energy from wind and hydroelectric generating units.
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
Connecticut's RPS statutes require that a specific percentage of the generation provided to Connecticut consumers be produced from renewable energy sources such as solar, hydropower, landfill gas, fuel cells and other similar sources.
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
Connecticut RECs can be sold or traded to fulfill Connecticut's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).
Project 150
Project 150 is an initiative to build and operate 150 MW of renewable generating capacity in Connecticut.
Green Construction Resources for Homeowners
The following contains links to organizations that provide information on building "Green" High Performance homes.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection.
Energy Education Programs
Here are some energy education programs available to Connecticut energy consumers.
Hundreds Of Ways To Save Energy In Your Home
Resources to help homeowners use energy wisely.
Did you know? - That there are dimmable compact flourescent lamps (CFLs)?
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Dept. of Public Utility Control
Spend a little time and money on a home energy audit and save big.
Energy Fairs
Purchase energy efficient lighting and other energy related products at discounted prices at these events which are held throughout Connecticut.
Connecticut Light & Power - Assistance Programs
CL&P offers a variety of services to help customers manage their energy needs and utility bills. Learn about CL&P's Matching Payment Program, NUStart, Winter Protection Plan, Energy Matter$ and much more.
United Illuminating - Assistance Programs
UI offers a variety of services to help customers manage their energy needs and utility bills. Learn about UI's Forgiveness Program, Matching Payment Program and other resources.
Operation Fuel
Provides emergency energy assistance to state residents who do not qualify for, or have exhausted, their government assistance.
Winter Heating Assistance Program - Dept. of Social Services
Providing direct assistance to eligible low-income households for the cost of heating oil, propane and kerosene.
Furnace and Boiler Rebate Program
Earn an incentive of up to $500 by replacing an older, inefficient furnace or boiler with an Energy Star rated unit.
Energy Assistance Benefit Calculator
Determine the amount of energy assistance you may qualify for.
Community Action Agencies
The primary resource for seeking energy assistance. Follow this link to find the Community Action Agency in your area.
Yankee Gas - Assistance Programs
Learn about the Winter Protection, Matching Payment Program and other resources.
Connecticut Natural Gas - Assistance Programs
Learn about CNG's Matching Payment Plan, Alternative Payment Arrangements and get connected to other resources.
211 Info Line
A single source for information about community services, referrals to human services, and crisis intervention. The line operates 24/7/365. Multilingual call specialists and TDD access is available. Toll-free from anywhere in Connecticut.
The Energy Star Challenge
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more. We can all do our part — Take the ENERGY STAR Challenge and use the free Challenge Toolkit to help build a better world.
Connecticut Housing Investment Fund - CHIF
Learn about the Energy Conservation Loan Program and the Multifamily Energy Conservation Loan Program. CHIF also assists individuals and organizations purchase, rehabilitate, or construct homes for low and moderate income families.
Programs for Business, Government and Institutions
Access to programs supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and administered by UI and CL&P.
CT Department of Public Utility Control - Understanding Electric Rates
Learn about net metering, time-of-day and real-time rates, the multiple parts of your electric bill, advanced metering and much more.
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC)
The DPUC is the state agency responsible for safe, adequate and reliable service of public utilities. Their site provides general information about the DPUC as well as specific information on utilities, updates on docket records, consumer assistance, and forms for filing documents with the DPUC.
Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC)
The OCC is an independent state agency with statutory responsibility to represent customers of Connecticut's five regulated utilities (electric, gas, water, telephone, and cable television), primarily in matters that go before the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC). The OCC's website contains information for consumers about each utility, how to participate in a DPUC hearing, and how to file a complaint.
Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut
Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut - Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut advocates legislatively and administratively for policies which benefit low-income people. For topics related to public utilities and energy issues.
HUD's Partnership for Advanced Housing Technology
Great resource for builders on technology and building systems
Southface Institute
Building America partner, posting great resources under "Journal" and "Fact Sheets."
DOE's Efficient Windows Collaborative
Great resources on why and how to select high performance windows.
American Lung Association's Health House
A non-profit program for home environments through consumer and builder education compaigns that model healthy building practices.
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
Check out the Projects and CARB-News sections.
Consol
Info on lowering construction costs while providing innovative ways to meet and exceed energy codes.
Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC)
The Connecticut Green Building Council is the states chapter of the US Green Building Council. The CTGBC seeks to improve the quality of life in Connecticut through the promotion of intelligently designed and constructed high performance energy efficient buildings.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Offers technical resources and advice on improving energy efficiency & environmental compatability of residential and commercial buildings.
Advanced Energy Corporation
Great publications, particularly "Building Solutions On-line" and "High Performance Homes."
More Resources
This link provides you with additional sites that may be helpful when building a Green Home. CT Energy Info does not endorse these sites but provides them to assist you in your green building project.
Winter, Summer and Lighting Tips For Your Home
Find tips to control your winter and summer energy consumption as well as lighting tips for year round savings.
Fundraising Opportunities
Learn how your organization can raise money by selling energy efficient products.
CT Clean Energy Fund
Energy Assistance
Use the topic on the left to find ways to receive energy assistance
Connecticut Siting Council
Get information about the siting of power facilities, transmission lines, hazardous waste facilities and other forms of infrastructure including telecommunications sites.
Ten Year Forecast of Loads and Resouces - Connecticut Siting Council
Access the annual reports for the Ten Year Forecast of Loads and Resources prepared by the Connecticut Siting Council.
Connecticut Light and Power - Your Business Electric Bill
Understanding your CL&P bill. View a sample electric bill, learn about estimated bills and how to read your meter and get customer billing information. Link to CL&P's FAQs including information about billing, rates, energy efficiency, tree trimming and much more.
CT Clean Energy Communities
See how towns in Connecticut are involved in the push for clean energy.
Financing & Incentives For Business Customers
Videos About Installing PV Systems - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Video segments to answer questions about photovoltaic (PV) systems such as the economics of your investment, sizing and reliability, what to expect during installation, cost and payment plans offered by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and more.
NREL.gov - Biofuel Information
This site provides an overview of biofuels.
What's Your Energy Policy - See What's Happening Across Connecticut
Consumers across Connecticut are putting their own Energy Policy into action. Learn what they've done and how you too can embrace your own energy policy.
Energy Efficiency Programs For Your Home
Learn about the programs available to you that are supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and administered by UI and CL&P.
Stepping Stones Museum - Norwalk, CT
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is an award-winning learning environment committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children ages ten and under. The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund provides support for energy-related programs and exhibits at this facility.
Home Improvement Lab - Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) has developed a state-of-the-art Home Improvement and Energy Conservation Laboratory. This project was supported in part by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. The lab is an energy-efficient structure and will be used to teach energy conservation techniques to clients of the NHS.
Install Clean Energy In Your Business - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Learn about rebates and other financial incentives that are offered for installing clean energy systems such as solar electric, solar thermal, wind and more.
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven - Grants for Conservation
Limited income consumers can learn about the Home Maintenance and Energy Conservation Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. This program provides matching grants to pay for home maintenance and/or energy conservation improvements.
Oil Heating Systems - National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)
Get information from NORA about tune ups, improving the efficiency of your oil heating system, burner technologies, and much more.
Residential Tax Incentives
Kids Can Save Energy Too
Kids, learn how you can help your parents save energy and money too. Click the link above and play games and learn about energy in your home.
Connecticut Fuel Oil Conservation Board - Connecticut Fuel Oil Conservation Board
Learn about fuel oil saving programs and tips for homes and businesses using the public/private partnerships between the Fuel Oil Conservation Board and the resources of the fuel oil industry.
Choosing an Electric Supplier - FAQs
Consumer questions the Department of Public Utility Control frequently answers about choosing an electric supplier.
Generation Service Charge or GSC - FAQs
Consumer questions the Department of Public Utility Control frequently answers about the generation portion of your electric bill, refered to as the Generation Service Charge or GSC.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. USGBC is composed of more than 15,000 organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
The Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC)
The CTGBC is a non-profit 501(c3) organization that seeks to improve the quality of life in Connecticut through the promotion of intelligently designed and constructed high performance energy efficient buildings.
The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University
The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University was established in 2001 to identify, develop, and implement the means for achieving a sustainable energy future in Connecticut.
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund - High Performance Schools Program
Through a portfolio of initiatives, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund seeks to accelerate the design, construction and operation of high performance schools in Connecticut.
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.
Connecticut BioFuel Info - A resource to alternative fuel sources.
This web site is designed to increase the production and use of biofuels in the state of Connecticut by raising the awareness of benefits that are provided by its use in the areas of transportation and home heating. The main goal of this site is to promote biodiesel usage in Connecticut in complance with the current public policies concerning mitigation of the effects of climate change. While there are many types of biofuels, the main focus of this site will be on biodiesel.
Building CT Green - The leading online resource for green buisness and green building in Connecticut.
The leading online resource for green buisness and green building in Connecticut.
Energy Star -- Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency
Improving the energy efficiency of the places where we work, play and learn helps us save energy, save money and fight global warming.
Green Globes Fit-Up
An on-line guidance and auditing tool to integrate sustainable principles in the design of new or the remodeling of existing commercial interiors. Green Globes Fit-up will help you achieve functional goals while maximizing environmental performance in terms of energy and water efficiency, resource conservation, waste reduction, health and productivity.
Building Performance Institute Inc. - Raising the bar in home performancing contracting.
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) is a recognized global leader supporting the development of a highly professional building performance industry through individual and organizational credentialing and rigorous quality assurance program.
Energy Star Home Improvement - Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR
Making your home more energy efficient with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an important first step for homeowners interested in green remodeling.
Energy Star Qualified New Homes
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors gives the power to make sustainable choices to tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations.
Energy Star for Small Business
Whether you own your building or are a tenant, you typically need lighting, heating, air conditioning, power for office equipment, and other services to stay in business.
National Biodiesel Board
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry in the United States.
EPA --- Learn About Biodiesel
The link above gives a general understanding of biodiesel and how it is used.
ICLEI -- Local Governments for Sustainability
Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.
CT Clean Energy Fund -- Your Community
Your city or town can get involved in the push for clean energy by qualifying as a Connecticut Clean Energy Community and at the same time earn free clean energy systems for town buildings.
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund -- Your Town
Beyond programs for residential and business utility customers, the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund also has a wide variety of initiatives to help communities, towns and municipalities save energy, money and the environment.
Questions To Ask Suppliers & Aggregators
Questions that all licensed suppliers and aggregators should be able to answer.
Customer Switching Information
Data about the number of customers that have chosen an electric supplier, the suppliers they have chosen, their electric loads and more.
Generation Service Charge Rates - 2009
View United Illuminating and Connecticut Light and Power's 2009 GSC rates.
List of Suppliers
Locate a complete list of electric suppliers and aggregators.
GSC Rates - 2009
View 2009 GSC rates.
Connecticut's Energy Independence Act
Learn about a program to reduce Connecticut's peak electric demand by 5 MW. Authorized by the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control, this program offers incentives of up to $600/kW to customers who reduce their peak electric demand.
Conservation Assistance - 2008 - 2009
Here you will find information and telephone numbers to organizations designed to help the resident of Connecticut with energy conservation.
iGreenBuild.com
Green building, sustainable design and environmentally friendly living are hot topics today and iGreenBuild.com is your online resource for the latest eco-friendly news, articles, reports, videos, products and more. iGreenBuild.com has a powerful search engine, thousands of articles, a Buyers Guide with listings of ecologically friendly product and service providers and expert editorial provided by the site’s popular Green Syndicated Columnists.
IGreenBuild.com's eNewsletters
Archived copies of the iGreenBuild.com monthly eNewsletter covering green building news, sustainable design, construction, environmentally friendly building products and services.
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) for Consumers
Homeowners can get credits for energy improvements to their homes.
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) for Businesses
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) for Builders
Home builders are eligible for credits for homes that exceed national model energy codes by 50%, subject to certification. Manufactured home producers are also eligible for a smaller credit for manufactured homes that exceed national model codes by 30% or that meet Energy Star standards.
Green Collar Jobs
Information about Green Collar Jobs from the Institute of Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University
LED Lighting
LED Lighting
CTEnergyInfo.com - Lower Your Energy
The pages in this section of CTEnergyInfo.com can show you ways to lower your community energy costs, make choices that reduce harmful emissions, and improve your community's energy efficiency.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program
The Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program (Version 3.0) is a Connecticut Clean Energy Fund program that provides Connecticut communities an opportunity to support clean renewable energy and earn free clean energy systems.
Clean Cities
Clean Cities strives to advance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption.
Cool Cities
Begun in 2005, the Cool Cities campaign empowers city residents and local leaders to join and encourage their cities to implement smart energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner, safer future.
CT Energy Education
We are a curriculum resource for educators featuring the energy topics in the Connecticut high school curriculum. Issues and topics are explored with a Connecticut focus, and with an emphasis on solutions that students can implement.
Keep Connecticut Cool
Keep Connecticut Cool is a competition in which students learn about the science of climate change, and then create real local solutions to this global problem.
Heat Pump Rebate
Many utilities, including those in Connecticut, are helping their customers upgrade to a more energy efficient alternative, a Ductless Heating and Cooling System. Now Connecticut residents may be eligible for a $500 or $1000 cash rebate from the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund when installing a Ductless Heating and Cooling system.
Connecticut Commuter Rail
Metro-North New Haven Line and Shore Line East rail service
Connecticut Local Bus Service
CTTRANSIT (www.cttransit.com) is the state-owned bus service and is the largest bus operation in Connecticut. There are eight divisions serving different areas of the state.
Connecticut Express Bus Service
If you work in Hartford, Commuter Express bus service is a comfortable, hassle free and affordable way to go. With over 20 routes in the Greater Hartford area and many convenient Park & Ride lots with free parking, you're certain to find a route near you. Once you board, there are very few, if any, stops before the end of your trip.
Other public bus operations in Connecticut
In the other non-CTTRANSIT service areas, local transit districts were created to assume operation of bus services. The local districts provide these bus transit services under the direction of local Boards of Directors representing the member towns.
Your Guide to Connecticut Park & Ride Locations
Commuters who want to avoid traffic congestion and save on commuting costs can leave their cars in commuter parking lots while they use carpools, vanpools, buses or trains for their trips to work.
Getting On Board - Accessible Transportation Guides
Getting On Board are regionally produced documents intended to be comprehensive guides to accessible transportation resources in a particular region. Guides have been produced for all five areas of the state (Southwest, Northwest, South Central, East and North Central).
The American Public Transportation Association – Transit Savings Report and Calculator
This calculator will help you compare the price of using public transportation with the price of paying at the pump and then parking your car in town. This calculator has been set with default values based on national averages for April, 2009; however, you may set variables such as the price of gas and the length of the round trip to match the price of gas in your area and the length of your round trip.
Easy Street®
a statewide commuter van service sponsored by The Connecticut Department of Transportation and operated by The Rideshare Company. Designed to help people who live or work in Connecticut get to their jobs, easy street® offers over 300 routes daily transporting 3,000 riders. easy street® benefits riders and non-riders.
NuRide
the nation's largest rewards program for individuals who take greener trips, which include carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and taking public transportation.
Telecommute Connecticut!
a commuter service of the Connecticut Department of Transportation - is a comprehensive resource that helps employers design, implement and maintain a telecommuting program that enhances the bottom line and makes them the employer of choice.
The Commuter Tax Benefit Program
as implemented in Connecticut and promoted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, allows commuters the opportunity to pay for a portion of their commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars. This results in a tax savings for Connecticut commuters and a reduced taxable payroll for Connecticut employers.
MetroPool
MetroPool provides free commuter services to employers and commuters with the support of the Connecticut and New York Departments of Transportation.
Renewable Energy Certificates - U.S. Department of Energy
a list of renewable energy certificate (REC) products available to retail customers nationally or regionally.
Energy Assistance Step-By-Step Guide
Complete information about Energy Assistance in Connecticut