Entries by Rudy Sturk

Governor Lamont Announces Several Connecticut Correctional Facilities Now Operating on Solar Energy, Creating Cost Savings While Reducing Emissions

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(HARTFORD, CT – April 14, 2025) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that seven solar energy systems have been installed and are now operating at six of Connecticut’s correctional facilities in a suite of projects that will generate millions in cost savings while delivering clean, renewable energy to the facilities. Because correctional facilities operate nonstop […]

Green Liberty Investment Offerings Continue to Exceed Maximum Raise Amount Thanks to Citizen Demand 

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Ten consecutive raises have exceeded their maximums, more than $3.3 million has been raised cumulatively from investors in Connecticut and across the country    Hartford, CT (March 24, 2025) – CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, successfully closed the twelfth Green Liberty offering, surpassing its maximum raise amount for […]

Statement on EPA’s Action on NCIF   

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Hartford, CT (March 12, 2025) – The Connecticut Green Bank stands with the other awardees of the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) competition through the Inflation Reduction Act as we continue our collective efforts to reduce the energy burden on families and businesses, create jobs in our communities, and improve public health through cleaner air […]

Connecticut Green Bank Launches 12th Green Liberty Notes Offering 

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Successful crowdfunding program continues supporting local small businesses and economic growth.     Hartford, CT (February 27, 2025)—CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, today announced the launch of its award-winning 12th offering. Now in its fourth year, the crowdfunding campaign is made possible by Honeycomb Credit, an online marketplace for […]

GreenGain Program Accepting Applications through February 25 

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HARTFORD, Conn. – February 11, 2025 – GreenGain, a new pilot program geared towards smaller manufacturing companies in Connecticut, is continuing to accept applications to participate in the program now through February 25. The program is open to business owners, executives, and department heads in smaller manufacturing companies—no prior sustainability experience is required to apply. […]

Due to High Demand, Connecticut’s Battery Storage Program Opens New Tranche of Commercial Incentives 

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Strong commercial and industrial demand prompts shift in program capacity allocation; residential installations continue to grow, including in low- and moderate-income households.   HARTFORD, Conn. (January 20, 2025) – The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced updates to the Energy Storage Solutions program, including the opening of Tranche 3 of the commercial and industrial […]

Hitchcock Printing installs solar system to power their facility

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New Britain business will save more than $1.2 million in energy costs

Hartford, CT (January 16, 2025) – The Connecticut Green Bank is pleased to announce the closing of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a solar photovoltaic system at Hitchcock Printing & Distribution Services, located at 191 John Downey Drive in New Britain. The system is estimated to save the business more than $1.2 million in avoided energy costs over the next 20 years. Founded in 1904 by Edwin Rogers Hitchcock, the company runs a modern 21,000 square foot facility with a highly skilled workforce and state-of-the-art equipment to provide printing, creative design, finishing, and mailing services.

“The addition of our solar system is a key to staying competitive now and in the future,” said Anthony Bracco, President of Hitchcock Printing. “State of the art equipment, and a highly trained youthful workforce accompanied with a plan to manage our energy costs will ensure that we have an edge in the years to come.”

The 227-kw system was developed and installed by Smart Roofs Solar Inc. in Monroe.

Since 2013, C-PACE financing has helped building owners complete more than 400 projects for estimated energy costs savings of nearly $420 million. C-PACE financing allows commercial property owners to install green energy upgrades today and pay for them over time, covering up to 100% of costs at low-interest rates with terms up to 25 years.

“We are seeing continued interest in C-PACE from energy-intensive businesses seeking ways to reduce their energy-cost burdens, especially through the addition of solar systems,” said Mackey Dykes, Vice President of Financing Programs at the Connecticut Green Bank. “It’s exciting when companies with long histories in their community, like Hitchcock Printing, take advantage of green technologies to enhance their bottom line.”

For more information about C-PACE, please visit ctgreenbank.com/cpace