The installed grant-funded 120-kilowatt solar system, coupled with the previously installed 9kw system, will provide most of the electricity needed for our school, substantially reducing the town’s annual electricity costs.  

 

The Hampton Green Energy Committee was established by the Board of Selectmen in January 2010.  Its charge is to study and recommend an energy savings/ green energy plan for the Town of Hampton.  Since then, the Committee has been instrumental in conducting energy audits for all municipal buildings, followed by significant energy savings at Town Hall, Hampton Elementary School and by installing solar and energy efficiency measures.  Through the Committee’s outreach efforts such as an Energy Fairs, the Solarize Campaign, Film showing, composting educational campaign, and additional informational activities, the community has learned of opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses. The Green Energy Committee is looking for new members. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. We mostly meet on zoom but may meet in Town Hall. Please call or email Kate at 860 604-4846, kate@donnellycolt.com. Check the town calendar for activities like films, workshops, or webinars sponsored by the Hampton Green Energy Committee. 

 

 

You Can Lower Your Electric and Fuel Fills by
Improving the Efficiency of Your Home

Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit is currently $75. It’s the fastest, cheapest way to reduce your energy bill. Eversource HES.

HES-IE is no-cost to LMI (Low & Moderate Income) residents and offers a rich suite of benefits to start weatherization improvements. Copayments may be required for “Add-On” efficiency upgrades, depending on many factors.  Eversource HES-IE. 

SCEF – If you are an Eversource customer the “Shared Clean Energy Facilities” program gives, 20 percent of its output to low-income residents and 40 percent goes to moderate income residents. If you are an Eversource customer, you may be eligible for a SCEF subscription, which provides an on-bill credit to lower your energy bill! Use the QR code to find the  webpage to determine your eligibility and apply where it says, “How to become a SCEF Subscriber.” 

Weatherization Assistance Program provides no-cost weatherization to Low and Moderate Income (LMI) residents. Eversource Options. 

A new program has been created to help residents overcome mold and other barriers to energy
efficiency. The Statewide Weatherization Barrier Remediation Program, overseen by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and implemented by ICAST, will evaluate and pay for the cleanup of
mold, asbestos and other health and safety barriers that are uniquely preventing homeowners from doing energy efficiency upgrades.  Weatherization barrier mitigation. 

Solar- Connecticut Green Bank Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Leases and Financing: The Connecticut Green Bank partners with providers like PosiGen to offer zero-down, no-credit-check solar leases and power purchase agreements designed specifically for lower-income households, bundling energy efficiency upgrades together with solar. Greenbank.  https://www.ctgreenbank.com/contractors/posigen-solar/