CTCleanEnergyOptions Launched at Clean Energy Summit

April 01, 2005

State Launches Clean Energy Program at Energy Summit

On April 6, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. the State Capitol will be the site of an Energy Summit hosted by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and SmartPower. The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund invests in clean electric generating options and promotes their use. SmartPower is a non-profit marketing organization used to promote clean energy use in Connecticut.

The Summit will focus on bringing together all participants in the state's clean energy initiatives. In addition to clean energy participants, state legislators and all interested citizens of Connecticut are encouraged to attend. DPUC Commissioner Anne C. George will address the Summit attendees regarding the launch of the CTCleanEnergyOptions program. Other speakers will include representatives of Sterling Planet and Community Energy, the state's two clean energy providers for the clean energy program.

Each of the above companies will provide two options to Connecticut's electric utility customers: the clean power choice applied to either 100% or 50% of the customer's total monthly electric energy consumption.

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. At 100% clean power the average residential customer, using 500 kWh per month would realize a surcharge of $5.75 to $6.50. The purpose of the program is to offer Connecticut energy consumers additional choices, which fosters the goals of electric restructuring

Customers should look for their bill inserts with their April electric bills for additional information. Also, Summit attendees can sign up for the CTCleanEnergyOptions program at the Summit on April 6.

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