Branford Partners with CT Solar Challenge

From CT Solar Challenge:

Branford is the latest town to partner with CT Solar Challenge, bringing lower cost solar energy to local residents and businesses.

Branford Solar Challenge will hold a free solar workshop at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at the James Blackstone Memorial Library. Also attending will be New England Smart Energy, which will provide information on programs to increase energy efficiency at home and work.

“Our experts will be on hand to explain state programs offering millions of dollars in rebates and incentives to go solar and make homes more energy efficient,” CT Solar Challenge Director Maggie Treichel said. “Our mission is to to help make these programs understandable and accessible to Branford residents.”

CT Solar Challenge is a grass-roots community-based program that promotes solar energy through installation cost reduction, community outreach and education. The program’s partners include the shoreline communities of Madison, Guilford, Westbrook, Old Saybrook and Clinton along with seven other Connecticut towns.

Aegis Solar Energy, the program’s preferred contractor, will make a $75 donation to the Branford Food Pantry for every solar installation through the Branford Solar Challenge. Branford Food Pantry is a non-profit enterprise that last year assisted an average of 178 families a week, distributing an average of 21,300 pounds of food per month.

As an added bonus, solar workshop attendees will have the chance to swap their inefficient incandescent light bulbs for energy-saving LED models at no charge. The first 100 people to register and attend the event will receive two LED light bulbs in exchange for two incandescent bulbs. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Other towns that have partnered with CT Solar Challenge are: Bethany, Chester, Derby, East Haven, Hamden, North Branford and Woodbridge.

For more information on CT Solar Challenge, visit our website at www.ctsolarchallenge.com.