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Find Out How Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Technologies Work
Have you ever wondered where your energy comes from? Did the solar panels on the house down the street catch your eye? What is the difference between an LED and CFL bulb? Find information on how renewable energy works, and the benefits of picking the right energy efficient equipment for your home or business in our Energy Basics section.
  • Biodegradable materials can be put to good use through anaerobic digestion creating digestate and …
  • Biofuels have the power to help reduce our dependency on foreign oil, as well as greatly reduce…
  • View Connecticut's real time electric demand and air quality. The CT Power Update Graph shows the…
  • Distributed Generation involves an energy generator which is connected to the electric grid. The…
  • A message from Eversource, CNG, SCG and UI (the Companies) regarding Energy Efficiency Program…
  • Getting a handle on your home's energy use is an important first step toward saving energy and…
  • Do you need help with your energy bills? Check out some these local programs. ADDITIONAL…
  • Understanding the energy system of your home or building is an important step towards energy…
  • Geothermal heat pumps can be installed in both new and old homes, and can use 25-50% less energy…
  • Our glossary is designed to provide you with helpful definitions for the many words and acronyms…
  • For over 2,000 years water has been used as an energy source and continues to power through the…
  • In 2023, Connecticut is launching an Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program as part of the…
  • Regardless of how efficient your heating and cooling system may be, your home can never reach…
  • Brighten up your day by saving energy with efficient lighting!  Learn how the long lifespans of…
  • Why does natural gas make sense for some consumers? For decades, the prices of natural gas and oil…
  • Renewable energy analysts believe that ocean waves could provide up to 2 terawatts of electricity.…
  • Did you know that enough sunlight falls on Earth’s surface every hour that, if we could properly…
  • It is now easier than ever to provide power to your home through one of the cleanest sources of…
  • Want more control over your home's climate? With a pre-programmable or smart thermostat, you have…
  • If your home is too cold during the winter or too hot during the summer, it may be time to explore…
  • One wind turbine has the potential to provide clean energy to a whole community. Learn more about…