The Power of Positive Energy at Work
See stories of how others are changing Connecticut for the greener.
Green energy upgrades can mean big savings. But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from Connecticut property owners just like you who are helping to spark the green energy movement and reaping the benefits.
Homeowner Stories
See how easy it is to get affordable, low-interest financing to bring green energy to your own home.
Dan & Sarah, Redding, CT
Project: Added solar panels and geothermal system
Annual electricity/heating costs: $630
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Bill & Lisa, Newtown, CT
Project: Added solar panels and a ductless heatpump
Expected Annual Savings: $3,000
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Kennedy Family, Berlin, CT
Project: Conversion to natural gas, upgrade to a high efficiency boiler, asbestos remediation
Total Project Cost: $12,934.88
Expected Annual Savings: $1,800
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Watson Family, Hamden, CT
Project: Conversion to propane/natural gas, upgrade to a high efficiency boiler
Total Project Cost: $11,750
Expected Annual Savings: $1,200
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Myers Family, Norwich, CT
Project: Converted to natural gas and upgraded to a high efficiency boiler
Total Project Cost: $8,318.09
Expected Annual Savings: $1,200
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Hemeon Family, Pomfret, CT
Project: Installed 36 solar panels
Total Project Cost: $31,125
Expected Annual Savings: $1,794
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Curran Family, Waterbury, CT
Project: Installed 26 Solar panels
Total Project Cost: $35,000
Expected Annual Savings: $1,353
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David Fay, President and CEO and Lynn Robinson, Director of Operations, Bushnell Theater, Hartford, CT
Project: Installed new hot water heater and high efficiency boilers
Total C-PACE Financing Cost: $384,000
Expected Annual Savings: Nearly $60,000
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Paul Breglio, President, Crest Mechanical
Project:Installed 55 kW roof mounted solar installation
Total C-PACE Financing Cost: $145,000
Expected Financial Term Savings: Over $20,000
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John Thompson, Bishop and Jenice Thompson, Co-Pastor, Calvary Temple Christian Center
Project: Converted heating fuel source to natural gas and installed a new high efficiency gas boiler
Total C-PACE Financing Cost: $51,116
Expected Annual Savings: Nearly $15,000
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Peter Corbett, CEO & President, InSports Center
Project: Installed 252 kW solar photovoltaic system and energy efficient lighting
Total C-PACE Financing Cost: $1,001,298
Expected Annual Savings: Over $90,000
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Brandon Hall and Brett Wilderman, Principals, Forstone Capital
Project: Replaced windows and HVAC system overhaul and other improvements
Total C-PACE Financing Cost: $2,000,000
Expected Annual Savings: Nearly $250,000
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Julia Leonardo, Comptroller and Joanna Hunt, Owner, Shagbark Lumber
Project: Installed a 157 kW solar photovoltaic system
Total C-PACE Financing Cost: $485,000
Expected Annual Savings: Nearly $70,000
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Southwest Terrace Apartments, Windsor Locks Housing Authority, Windsor Locks, CT
Project: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system (271 solar panels with a capacity of 67.27 kW)
Total project cost: $226,034
Projected annual savings: $5,300
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East Meadow Condominiums, Manchester, CT
Project: Replace roofs, upgrade boilers, upgrade electric
Total project cost: $620,000
Projected annual savings: $79,000
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