Rocky Hill, Conn., August 25, 2008 – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the town of Avon, Conn., has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program by committing to purchase at least 20% of its electricity for municipal facilities from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010.  Avon officials signed a resolution declaring the town’s commitment, joining 82 other Connecticut municipalities that have made a commitment to a cleaner environment and greater energy independence.

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced a program to help low- and moderate-income residents cut their electricity expenses and build on the state’s commitment to renewable energy.

The Connecticut Solar Lease Program, the first of its kind in the nation, is a new initiative designed to eliminate the high initial costs associated with the purchase and installation of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Through the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), a combination of rebates and tax credits can be used to lower the cost of leasing solar systems, helping more residents obtain clean, renewable solar energy.

Rocky Hill, Conn., July 30, 2008 — The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the solar photovoltaic (PV) array at Dove & Boar Farm in Hampton, Conn., which was funded through its On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program, is now installed and operating  successfully.  The 15.6-kilowatt solar array is one of the first to be installed at a working farm in Connecticut.

Rocky Hill, Conn., July 28, 2008 - The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that four of the solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that it funded through its On-Site Renewable Distributed Generation Program are now completed and successfully operating. These installations include: Middlebury Animal Hospital, Tyrone Farm, Westport Wash & Wax and 2001 Company.

Rocky Hill, Conn., July 24, 2008 – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the town of Kent, Conn., has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program. Town officials have signed a resolution declaring the town’s commitment to the goal of having at least 20% of its electricity for municipal facilities come from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010. Kent joins 81 other Connecticut municipalities that have made a commitment to a cleaner environment and greater energy independence.

Rocky Hill, Conn., July 21, 2008 – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the town of East Lyme has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program.  The town’s  Board of Selectmen has signed an official resolution establishing East Lyme’s commitment to the goal of procuring at least 20% of the electricity for municipal facilities from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010.  East Lyme joins 81 other Connecticut municipalities that have made a commitment to a cleaner environment and greater energy independence.

ROCKY HILL, Conn., June 26, 2008 – Today it was announced that the town of Easton, Connecticut, has joined a growing list of municipalities in the state that have become “Connecticut Clean Energy Communities.”

ROCKY HILL, Conn., June 4, 2008 – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that it has received nine proposals in response to its Request for Proposals (RFP) for Round 3 of “Project 150.”

ROCKY HILL, Conn., May 27, 2008 – The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the Town of Sherman has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program. Town officials have signed an official resolution declaring the town’s commitment to the goal of having at least 20% of its electricity for municipal facilities come from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010. Sherman joins 74 other Connecticut municipalities that have made a commitment to a cleaner environment and greater energy independence.

ROCKY HILL, Conn., May 12, 2008 - The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) today announced that the Town of North Canaan has joined the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program. Town officials have signed an official resolution declaring the town's commitment to the goal of having at least 20% of its electricity for municipal facilities come from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010. Working to create a cleaner environment and greater energy independence, North Canaan joins 74 other Connecticut municipalities that have made this commitment.