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Grant Enables Free Energy Assessment to 300 in North Haven

As part of the initiative launched on March 1 by First Selectman Michael Freda and the North Haven Energy Task Force during the Solarize CT campaign, the first 300 North Haven residents who sign up for a Home Energy Solutions (HES) assessment by calling 1-877-WISE-USE will receive all services for free.

The town has earned Bright Idea Grants through the Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program and is using this money to give back to the community by absorbing the $99 co-pay for these HES assessments. CEC is a statewide program launched through the Energize Connecticut initiative. Municipalities have pledged to reduce their energy consumption in municipal buildings by 20 percent by 2018 and have 20 percent of municipal building energy come from clean renewable energy sources by 2018. Participating towns are rewarded for meeting specific goals with Bright Idea Grants that can be used toward energy efficient projects. To date, North Haven has earned three Bright Idea Grants worth $10,000 each, for a total of $30,000.

HES offers on-the-spot weatherization and energy efficiency services to homeowners and renters for on-the-spot savings, as well as incentives and additional resources to further reduce energy use. A home energy assessment is a “physical checkup” determining how much energy a home uses, and is recommended for anyone looking to lower their monthly home energy bills and is also required before obtaining solar.

“We are extremely proud of the effort we have put forth toward establishing ourselves as a leader in energy efficiency throughout the state,” said North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda. “This has been a mutual effort between the town and our committed residents, and we are elated to have the ability to reward their determination by offering free Home Energy Solutions assessments to further improve their homes and help reduce their energy bills.”

The free HES assessments are limited to the first 300 residents. To participate, call 1-877-WISE-USE.