December 15, 2004—The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) will offer a free solar energy system to municipalities that commit to purchase clean energy representing 20% of their electricity use by 2010 as part of Connecticut’s Clean Energy Communities. The program also requires their residents and businesses to sign up directly for the clean energy choice option available early next year through Connecticut Light 7 Power and United Illuminating. The program was created to support statewide efforts to increase the use of clean energy and demonstrate that clean energy systems are viable throughout the state.
The CCEF program was launched during a workshop on the viability and benefits of clean energy. The workshop was attended by representatives from cities and towns across the state. Representatives heard how they can join in statewide efforts underway to make clean energy a greater part of Connecticut’s energy future.
Attendees learned about available clean energy programs such as:
- Smartpower’s 20% by 2010 clean energy campaign: Cities and towns across the state can make a commitment to help the state have 20 percent of its electrical power needs met through clean energy sources by 2010.
- CCEF’s Project 100: This landmark state law provides Connecticut municipalities the opportunity to establish clean energy projects in their communities.
- Clean Energy Programs: Municipalities receive information on current incentive programs that support the installation of solar electricity energy systems and fuel cells.
Connecticut’s Clean Energy Communities Program: The program provides for free solar energy systems for qualifying municipalities.
Several cities and towns across Connecticut have already made the commitment to the 20% by 2010 clean energy campaign including New Haven and Portland, while new clean energy systems have been installed in communities such as South Windsor, Granby, Hartford, Rocky Hill, New Have, North Canaan, and Stamford.
For more information, contact The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.
