The Connecticut Green LEAF Schools program guides and recognizes schools for striving to provide effective environmental and sustainability education; to improve the health and wellness of students and staff; and to reduce environmental impacts and costs. Visit the Connecticut Green LEAF Schools...
Help lead the way to a clean energy future for Connecticut. Local governments play a critical role in reaching state energy-efficiency goals. Through Lead by Example, you can take advantage of a range of technical and financial resources to reduce energy use and operating costs in your facilities...
The Power of Change award recognizes and advances Connecticut's leadership in energy efficiency, inspiring all of us to step up. Visit the Power of Change Award website to learn more.
Help lead the way to a clean energy future for Connecticut. Your state agency can make energy-saving improvements through special funding resources, track energy performance through online benchmarking and have access to energy monitoring devices that allow energy managers to target and address...
Get expert advice on energy-saving strategies that help you operate more efficiently. We start with a no-cost energy assessment of your facility, followed by a customized proposal for improvements and an overview of costs, energy savings, incentives and financing options. It’s an easy first...
Investing in a solar thermal or solar hot water (SHW) system can be a smart energy solution for many businesses and institutions. If your facility uses a significant amount of hot water for purposes other than space heating, this proven and reliable technology offers long-term savings and...
Trimming your energy costs may be easier and more affordable than you think. We can help you assess your building or facility to identify energy-saving opportunities through improved maintenance practices, equipment repairs and operational changes. Effective operation and maintenance is a cost...
Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a process to optimize your building’s operations and maintenance. It focuses on how your mechanical equipment, lighting and related controls operate, and how these systems function together. These improvements are supported with sustainable energy...
The Power of Change award recognizes and advances Connecticut's leadership in energy efficiency, inspiring all of us to step up. Visit the Power of Change Award website to learn more.
The Express Service Lighting Rebate is a smart way for you to save electricity and cut energy costs by installing high-efficiency lighting. Now with rebates through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, you can enjoy all the energy-saving benefits without paying a premium price. What a bright...
It can be a big decision to replace equipment if it’s still functioning. But with today’s energy costs, delaying an upgrade can actually cost you money. Investing in energy-efficient equipment can reduce operating costs and improve productivity, ease-of-use, comfort and even...
Want to maximize energy performance in your new facility? Plan for efficiency from the beginning with help from utility energy experts. They’ll work with you and your design team to identify energy-saving opportunities and integrate them into your plans early – before the...
Trim energy costs with interest-free loans for energy-saving and demand-reducing projects. Combined with incentives, this program allows small businesses and municipalities to invest in improvements now to start saving sooner. Repayment terms up to four years and an on-bill payment option make it...
Cool Choice is a smart way to save electricity and cut energy costs by installing high-efficiency air conditioning and heat pump systems. Now, with rebates through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, you can enjoy all the energy-saving benefits of a high-efficiency system without paying a...
Want a recipe for success? Turn your commercial kitchen into a model of efficiency. We make it easy to reduce energy costs and improve performance with rebates on energy-saving ENERGY STAR® equipment. And because many energy-saving options produce less heat, you might also reduce your cooling...
Make your laundry facility work for you. The next time you purchase a commercial clothes washer, choose an energy-saving ENERGY STAR model. Whether you’re replacing just one machine or many, you can earn a $200 rebate for each qualifying machine and get high performance with every load.
A smart way to save gas and cut energy costs is by installing high-efficiency natural gas heating equipment. With efficiencies of up to 98 percent they are the most efficient heating equipment available. Now with rebates through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, you can enjoy all the energy...
Cool down your budget and warm up your facility with energy-efficient natural gas infrared heaters. When you install a qualifying low-intensity or high-intensity model, you can receive a rebate of $500-$850 per unit.
With efficiencies of up to 85 percent or more, installing high-efficiency natural gas water heating equipment is a smart way to save gas and cut energy costs. Now with rebates through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund you can enjoy all the energy-saving benefits of a high-efficiency system...
Cold beverage vending machines are everywhere, making our lives easier. But machines that run continuously can cost more than $300 a year to operate. There’s a better choice. With motion-sensing technology, you can cut energy costs 20-70 percent simply by powering down the unit when no one...
Does your commercial, industrial or institutional facility have high heat and power loads? If so, it’s worth exploring Combined Heat & Power technologies. You could be eligible for a grant, loan or power purchase incentive to offset the cost of investing in equipment to tap into this...
The SmartLiving Center is part science museum, part hands-on activity center and part home improvement showroom. Whether you visit for a seminar, an event or a tour, you’ll learn how to use energy wisely throughout your home and make smart energy choices.
It’s never been easier – or more important – to teach K-12 students about energy efficiency, conservation and clean, renewable energy. Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) provides the educator training, and lesson materials are free. Now it is easy for you to become...
Even if you’re not ready to invest in a solar energy system for your facility, you can support clean, renewable energy. Sign up for CTCleanEnergyOptions on-line or by calling the supplier of your choice.
Knowledge is power when it comes to operating buildings efficiently. Now state and municipal governments have access to Building Operator Certification training that gives building managers the knowledge to ensure the systems in a facility work together to optimize energy performance. Once...
