Essex Citizens for Clean Energy

Essex is one of the world's special places. As residents we are all stewards of its unique natural and architectural landscape. All of us now have the opportunity to make positive decisions about how  we buy, generate, and use energy that will have a beneficial effect on our community. Essex Citizens for Clean Energy is acting to help insure a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective energy future for our town.

Please join in this important effort.

-William H. Grover, Former President

    Essex Land Trust 

Enroll with Community Energy @www.newwindenergy.com

and a $30 Incentive will be earned for the

Town's Clean Energy Task Force.

Who are We?

Essex Citizens for Clean Energy is a group of residents who are concerned about climate change and its' impact on our life. The Steering Committee is composed of Keith Chrisman, Janice Ehle/Meyer, Frank Hall,  Robert Laundy, Ed McCaffrey, Stacy Abbott and Claire Tiernan.

 Essex has a household penetration rate of 6.9% for the Clean Energy Options program which ranks in the Top 20 for the State of Connecticut.

Interested in saving $200 annually on your home energy bill?

Home Energy Solutions can save you money by performing an energy assessment.  The program will make on the spot improvements such as caulking and sealing critical air leaks, evaluate wall & attic insulation, provide and install energy efficient lighting and provide rebates for appliances, HVAC systems and insulation. All for only $75 for electric or natural gas customers & $99 for oil or propane customers .

Call 888-811-3748 or visit www.CTEnergyInfo.com  NOW!

What's New?   

ECCE is in the process of developing sustainability goals for the Town of Essex.  Sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. We are reviewing the electrical,  fuel oil and water consumption in town buildings. Also, we would like to increase the amount of household hazardous waste and recyclables collected.

If you would like to participate, please contact fhall02@yahoo.com.

For an online report of the performance of the above solar array, go to www.fatspaniel.com and click on Live Sites, type in Essex Recycling and Landfill, click find and then click on the site.

We now have 255 points in the CT Clean Energy Options program. Our thanks to  all of the residents, organizations, and businesses that have enrolled. Above is the  2 kw solar array that was installed at the Recycling Center in 2008.

When we reach 300 points, we can get a 2kWh solar array to install on a public building!