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TOMORROW! 🚨 It's not too late for Bridgeport residents to sign up for our Virtual Workshop tomorrow evening starting at 6PM via Zoom with Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises - The Green Team, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, and Energize Connecticut! ![]()
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Learn how you can unlock savings, energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness by switching your home to heat pump technology and the financial incentives available! Save your spot now by going to: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jmhtaH1eRjC1AAiR3k0ucQ?_x_zm_rtaid=L-W1yd32R5yNo4TItq8CSA.171...
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Today, we hope you celebrate our planet and commit to making it greener. One impactful place to start is by improving your home's energy efficiency and embracing innovative solutions. @followers Consider: ![]()
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1. Switch to LED lighting - Replace traditional incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED lights. LEDs use significantly less energy and last much longer, saving you money on both energy and replacement bulbs. ![]()
2. Seal the Leaks - Keep your home cozy and energy-efficient by sealing any drafts around windows, doors, and outlets. Weather-stripping and caulking are simple fixes that can make a big difference in reducing energy waste. ![]()
3. Invest in Innovative Technology - When shopping for new appliances, opt for energy-efficient models. From washers and dryers to smart thermostats to heat pumps, there are many ways to optimize your homes energy usage. ![]()
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Small changes in your home can add up to significant energy savings and a lighter environmental footprint.
"If the grid isn’t ready to handle more power, how do you get it ready; and if it’s already moving to get ready, how do you get it to move faster?" Connecticut Mirror![]()
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Is CT’s electric grid ready to handle more power?
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Some say we aren't ready to require electric power, because the grid can't yet handle it. Others say policy signals drive development.Low Income Discount Rate
Watch former Executive Director of Operation Fuel, Patricia Wrice discuss how she introduced the Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR) to help CT rate payers with the energy bills.
Shared Clean Energy Facility Program
Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) Projects provide locally generated, renewable, low-carbon clean energy. The energy from these clean energy projects will benefit all of us in Connecticut for generations to come. In order to more directly share the benefits of these new facilities, some customers will receive a credit on their electric bill. For more information on how to participate in the program, click here. To apply online, visit Eversource or UI’s SCEF program websites or to download and fill out the enrollment form, please click the button below.