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Clean Energy Program
 
The "CTCleanEnergyOptions" program, a clean energy choice that provides an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditionally generated electricity began April 1, 2005.

Sterling Planet of Norcross, GA and Community Energy of New York, NY, each having offices in Connecticut, are the two companies that won the right to provide clean energy alternatives to Connecticut's electric energy consumers. Customers can opt to have the clean power choice applied to 100% or 50% of their total monthly electric energy consumption.

DPUC Commissioner Anne C. George, who headed the Department's pursuit of the clean energy option, noted that, "The Connecticut Clean Energy Options program is exciting because it ushers in a new era. In addition to fostering the goals of electric restructuring by offering customers more options, this is a commitment to a cleaner, healthier Connecticut and New England. The Department is aware that many Connecticut electric utility customers have an interest in clean, affordable electric generation. This program provides both and makes it easy for customers to sign up. It is my hope that interest in this program will encourage additional clean energy investments and options."

Customers can choose the CTCleanEnergyOptions program by contacting The Connecticut Light and Power Company or the United Illuminating Company, whichever Company services their electric distribution, or by contacting the winning bidders themselves.

Sterling Planet's energy sources are 33% from wind, 33% from small hydroelectric generation and 34% from landfill gas generation.

Community Energy's energy sources are 60% from wind and 40% from landfill gas generation.

The purpose of the program is to offer Connecticut energy consumers additional choices, which fosters the goals of electric restructuring.

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