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WM Wendy Martinenas updated 1-09

Facebook Launches App, Could Revolutionize Energy Efficiency

Facebook has a new energy app giving people a tool to help reduce their energy usage by comparing it with their friends. [...]

Connecticut Solar Program Launched March 2012.

In March 2012, the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) unveiled its new solar photovoltaics residential investment program. [...]

Energy Efficiency Does Save Money

More and more homeowners are realizing the value of energy efficiency. Some homes are generating enough electricity so that their in home systems generate more than they need. In this case, they can give back to the grid and actually realize a profit. [...]

Lower Electric Rates for 2012 in Connecticut.

By David Popoff                    

Effective January 1st, 2012 the generation rates charged by The Connecticut Light and Power Company and The United Illuminating Company will be reduced.

On November 28, 2011, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved the 2012 generation rates for The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) and The United Illuminating Company (UI).

For UI customers:

The generation rate for residential customers will decline by about 1.8 cents/kWh going from 10.616 cents/kWh to 8.727cents/kWh.  Continue reading Lower Electric Rates for 2012 in Connecticut.

Obama Announces $4 Billion Green Building Initiative

President Obama, with former President Bill Clinton at his side, announced a $4 billion green building initiative today as part of the Better Building Challenge. The program is estimated to save $40 billion a year in energy costs, and create 50,000 jobs [...]