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The City of Hartford's Office of Sustainability presents:
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Step 3. Get Financial Help. If you have trouble paying your heating bills, call CRT at (860) 560-5800. The City of Hartford’s Housing Preservation Loan Fund also provides low-cost financing. These loans go beyond the basics with measures such as windows, boilers, insulation and more. Contact Celina Caez at (860) 757-9028 to learn about the program.
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The Energy Equity Challenge encourages local property owners, homeowners, and renters to measure and reduce their energy use with resources from a series of partners. You can save $$, and get national recognition! Hartford renters, homeowners, property managers, and landlords who pay utility bills are eligible for discounted or free energy audits and weatherization for their homes.If you pay utility bills but don't apply for support through Energize Connecticut , you miss the opportunity to reduce your energy use and lower your energy bills! You can also receive low-cost loans for energy efficiency upgrades and solar, as well as access to an affordable, no-money-down solar lease with the Connecticut Green Bank's Solar for All partner, PosiGen Solar.
Step 4. Consider Residential Renewable Energy. Think you can't afford solar? Check out the Solar for All program, through the Connecticut Green Bank and PosiGen. There are no credit or income requirements. Call 866-767-4436 or visit www.PosiGen.com to learn more or schedule a home visit.
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Take the Challenge with these five steps:
The City of Hartford's Office of Sustainability presents...
Step 2: Measure and Audit. Use the Home Energy Yardstick or CNG's Get Energy Smart to see how well your property is performing. For expert help, call Energize CT at 1-877-WISE USE (947-3873) for information on energy audits and basic weatherization for your home. Income-eligible households can get free services!
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Step 2: Measure and Audit. Use the free Portfolio Manager tool to see how well your property is performing against national energy standards. ENERGY STAR's Treasure Hunt kit is a goldmine of DIY resources to find ways to save energy, too! Our local utilities can help automate benchmarking too. Don't forget: Properties that perform well are eligible for local and national recognition and can earn the ENERGY STAR!
Step 1: Take the Pledge! Encourage your employees, team, students, and community to take the ENERGY STAR pledge! Challenge yourself and others to reduce energy use with resources from our partners like Eversource, CNG, Community Renewal Team, ENERGY STAR and more.
Step 1: Take the Pledge! Take the ENERGY STAR pledge to reduce your energy use. Encourage your neighbors and friends to take the pledge, too!
Challenge yourself and others to reduce energy use with resources from our partners like Eversource, CNG, Community Renewal Team, ENERGY STAR and more.
Step 4. Consider Residential Renewable Energy. If you have amultifamily property, the Green Bank's Solar Power Purchase Agreement may be right for you. Call the Connecticut Green Bank at (860) 257- 2333 for more information on Solar PPAs.
Step 3. Get Financial Help.The City of Hartford’s Housing Preservation Loan Fund also provides low-cost financing to property owners with 1 - 4 units. These loans go beyond the basics with measures such as windows, boilers, insulation and more. Contact Celina Caez at (860) 757-9028 to learn about the program.
Step 5. Celebrate! If you have a great story of energy upgrades or can show measurable reductions through ENERGY STAR tools like Portfolio Manager or the Home Energy Yardstick, send us an email with your success! We will recognize accomplishments during April 2020, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Email your story to [email protected] by March 15, 2020.
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