Following the North Haven Board of Selectmen's decision in early 2007 to purchase 20% of its electricity for public facilities from clean renewable energy sources by 2010, the Clean Energy Task Force was created. The town received a $5,000 grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund for becoming a Clean Energy Community.
The objectives of the Clean Energy Task Force are:
- To sign up businesses and households for the Clean Energy Option. The town receives two solar panels for every 100 sign-ups. Sign-ups are available at Town Hall or the town website.
- To promote and publicize the Clean Energy Option and the importance of using clean renewable energy sources for electricity.
- To enlist volunteers in the effort to promote clean energy and sign up households and businesses for the Clean Energy Option.
- To solicit grant proposals and select, oversee, and report on grant projects by community groups.
- To encourage efficient energy use by town officials, households, and businesses.
The task force meets the second Monday of each
month at the North Haven Recreation Center on Linsley Street at 7:00pm. Visitors
are welcome and the task force is looking for additional
members.
Why is it Important to Sign Up for Clean Energy? Click Here: (fact sheet)
To Sign Up for Clean Energy, please download this form, fill it out, and send it to :
North Haven Clean Energy Task Force
First Selectman’s Office
Town of North Haven
18 Church St.
North Haven, CT 06473
Want to help? The Clean Energy Task Force is looking for more members - Call Hugh Davis at 203-248-6685
For More Information, Call 203-248-6685
The members of the North Haven Clean Energy Task Force are:
Hugh Davis
Sarah Baird
Letty McPhedran
Maurice Libson
Kenny Foscue
Caroline Dumont
Nick Gill
Mary Mahon
The sub-committees of the North Haven Clean Energy Task Force are:
Publicity and Education
Grants
Outreach
Liaison to Government
Meetings:
2nd Monday each month, 7:00 pm
North Haven Recreation Center, Linsley St.
NHCETF Meeting minutes:
Click Here for Meeting Minutes
For more information contact:
Hugh Davis
203-248-6685
hjdavis@comcast.net
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Clean Energy/Energy Conservation Resources and Links:
Home Energy Resource Information:
Home Efficiency Resource Sheet
Energize Connecticut
http://energizect.com
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund:
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com
Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program: Sign Up on Line
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/YourHome/CTCleanEnergyOptions/tabid/72/Default.aspx
US EPA Clean Energy Site:
http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/
The Institute for Sustainable Energy – Eastern CT State University:
http://nutmeg.easternct.edu/sustainenergy/
Energy Guide: information on analyzing your energy use, buying products, finding contractors, etc:
http://www.energyguide.com
US Department of Energy Site:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
DOE Energy Tips:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/
Energy Planet Renewable Energy Directory:
http://www.energyplanet.info/
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/05/opinion/05herbert.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Clean Energy Task Force Newspaper Columns & Articles
North Haven Clean Energy Task Force Article 05/2008
Lower Your Electric Bill 06/2008
Solar Power Article 08/2008
Reasons Behind The Reason To Opt For Clean Energy 10/2008
Clean Energy and the Economy 03/2009
National Hanging Out Day 04/19/2009
Energy Efficiency Forum 05/30/2009
The Ant and the Grasshopper 10/2009
Solar Power Forum 01/09/2010
