May 9th 2008

 

The Town of Lebanon is honoring its commitment to clean energy.

 

The Town of Lebanon, which, in July 2007, became the 52nd town to commit to the SmartPower 20% by 2010, has honored its commitment to the campaign, by purchasing 45,600 kWh of electricity from clean energy sources. This purchase represents 20% of the Town’s estimated electricity usage for one year and fulfills their annual commitment to the campaign. (See full press release.) Green power supplier, Sterling Planet, has been endorsed by the Town as the preferred Green Power supplier. The Town's purchase through Sterling Planet, also has a direct local economic benefit since it is all locally generated hydroelectric power from right here in Eastern CT. The power is locally produced by Summit Hydropower, Inc. with generating facilities in Jewett City and Dayville Pond.

 

 

Lebanon's purchase has direct environmental benefits by avoiding approx. 34,382 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from conventional power plants using nonrenewable fossil fuels.  This roughly equivalent to 3 passenger cares NOT driven for one year.

 

By joining the CT Clean Energy Program, Lebanon is committed to encouraging residents to also purchase some or all of their residential (or business) electricity from green sources. In addition to the environmental benefits of green power, the Town of Lebanon will be eligible to receive a free installed clean energy system (min. value $10,000) when it reaches the level of 100 residential/business signups for green power purchase. Residents can track Lebanon's progress on the CT Clean Energy Communities website.

 

To ensure Lebanon gets full credit for residential signups, please use the Clean Energy Enrollment Form.

 

Note - currently only CL&P participates in this program. Bozrah Light & Power customers do not currently have the option to purchase green power under this program.