Essex Citizens for Clean Energy

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ECCE

1.    Board of Selectmen to adopted 20% by 2010 Resolution in February 2006. Town of Essex began the purchase of clean energy for town’s electricity needs.

2.    Developed energy policy for the Town of Essex and submitted to Board of Selectmen for their review. Energy policy has been distributed to Chairmen of various commissions and boards within town for their review and comment.

3.    Made arrangements for a power audit of Town Hall, Sanitary Landfill  & Recycling Center and Public Works Buildings to determine ways to save electrical costs. The Board of Selectmen has voted to approve contract with ConnServ to perform energy saving improvements.

4.    Since February 2006, increased enrollment in CT Clean Energy Options program by over 250%.

5.    Initiated the exploration of installing a solar array on the roof of the Essex Elementary School with SunEdison and Solarwrights.

6.    Initiated the development of a Clean Energy educational exhibit at the CT River Museum with involvement by Nobel Environmental Power, Spire Solar and Solarwrights Earth Friendly Energy.

7.    Made arrangements for the presentation of the Small Business Energy Advantage program to the Essex Board of Trade.

8.    Submitted a proposal to the Board of Selectmen for a property tax exemption for equipment that produces Class I Renewable Energy.

9.    Provided $250 grant to the Essex Library Association to sponsor a 3-session Clean Energy series to the public.

10.     Provided education about clean renewable energy to the residents of Essex by publishing Letters to the Editor and articles in the Valley Courier, Hartford Courant and Essex Events.

11.     Link to CT Clean Energy Options program established on Town of Essex website.

12.      As of 6/1/07, Essex became a Clean Energy Community with 101.5 enrollments in the CT Clean Energy Options program.

# of Enrollments in CT Clean Energy Options Program as of Jan 08-133