DURHAM, Conn.–CT residents can save money and energy while helping families stay warm
Connecticut residents, who are customers of the Connecticut Light and Power Company (CLP), can make their homes more energy efficient while helping Operation Fuel keep another family’s home warm this winter. Competitive Resources Inc. (CRI) will make a $25 donation to Operation Fuel for every CLP customer who schedules a home energy assessment in support of the non-profit energy assistance program through March 15. Operation Fuel is a private, non-profit statewide program that provides emergency energy assistance to lower-income working families and elderly residents who are in financial crisis and not eligible for energy assistance from government-funded programs.
Having a home energy assessment is a wonderful way to conserve energy and save money for your household, while helping another family stay warm this winter. There are many families and senior citizens who, through no fault of their own, are struggling to pay their energy bills. Some recently have lost jobs or are retirees living on a limited income. Operation Fuel’s mission is to ensure that no home in Connecticut is without heat this winter, explained Operation Fuel’s Executive Director Patricia Wrice.
For a co-pay of $75, which is subject to change, CLP customers who have CRI perform a home energy assessment and will receive an average of $700 in services and installed products that will help make their homes more energy efficient and lower their energy bills by an average of $200 annually.
This energy efficiency service is provided through the statewide Home Energy Solutions (HES) program that is administered by electric utility companies in Connecticut, including CLP, through funds provided by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. CRI of Wallingford, is an authorized Home Energy Solutions provider for all participating electric, gas and municipal utilities in Connecticut.
During the home energy assessment, CRI’s certified technicians will make energy saving improvements that includes identifying and sealing air leaks and drafts, installing improved lighting, analyzing appliances and insulation, installing water-saving devices and more.
CLP customers can schedule an appointment by calling 888-403-3500 or by going to www.criprograms.com. CLP must approve all applications and the offer is subject to the availability of funding from the Energy Efficiency Fund. This offer is only valid and redeemable at the time of the HES services. When calling to schedule a home energy assessment, customers should have their CLP account number available and mention Operation Fuel.
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About the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund: The Energy Efficiency Fund promotes efficient energy use, helps residents and businesses save on their electric and natural gas bills, advances economic development, reduces electric demand and helps reduce air pollution. Energy Efficiency Fund conservation programs serve residential customers, including limited- and fixed-income customers, as well as business and municipal customers. Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs are funded by a charge on customers’ utility bills and administered by the state’s electric and gas utilities including: Connecticut Light Power, The United Illuminating Company, Yankee Gas, Connecticut Natural Gas and Southern Connecticut Gas. Additional information on Connecticut’s energy efficiency programs can be found at www.ctenergyinfo.com or by calling 1.877.WISE.USE.
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