Helping Connecticut residents and businesses become more energy efficient. Energize Connecticut—programs funded by a charge on customer energy bills.

Core values

- **Energy Savings and Emissions Reduction**: The programs have led to significant energy savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to mitigating climate change and improving air quality[1][3][4].
- **Economic Benefits**: For every dollar invested in energy efficiency, the programs generate $3.40 in economic benefits for the state, and they are expected to provide an economic lifetime benefit of $2.3 billion[3].
- **Public Health and Environment**: The initiatives protect public health by reducing air pollutants such as nitrous and sulfur oxides, and carbon dioxide, which improves the overall health and well-being of residents[3][4].
- **Equity and Inclusion**: The programs focus on delivering energy efficiency in an equitable and inclusive manner, targeting vulnerable communities and ensuring that the benefits of energy efficiency are accessible to all[1].
- **Community Outreach and Education**: The programs include extensive community outreach, education, and the involvement of local groups, municipalities, and nonprofits to increase participation and awareness about energy efficiency[1].