Energize Connecticut Announces Winners of 11th Annual Student Contest

Energize Connecticut, in partnership with Eversource and The United Illuminating Company (UI), announced the winners of its eleventh annual eesmarts™ Student Contest during a special ceremony held at the State Capitol on Friday, June 5th.

The contest gave Connecticut students in grades K-12 the opportunity to showcase their “energy smarts” about energy-saving, renewable energy, and sustainability through various media forms. This year’s contest received more than 700 submissions, and the 32 finalists represented 19 cities and towns across the state.

This year’s ceremony attracted more than 100 students, parents and energy efficiency supporters in celebration of the students’ hard work. Governor Dannel Malloy, along with state senators, state representatives and representatives from Eversource and UI were in attendance to congratulate the winners.

For all grade levels, first prize winners received a $400 Amazon Gift Card, second prize winners received a $250 Amazon Gift Card, and third prize winners received a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

For more information about the contest, please visit www.eesmarts.com/contest.

East Haven third grade winner Natalie Brown (left) with Matthew Gibbs, director of energy efficiency, Eversource; Patrick McDonnell, Sr. director of conservation and load management, The United Illuminating Company; and Todd Piro, NBC Connecticut.

About Energize Connecticut

Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State, and your local electric and gas utilities, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Information on energy-saving programs can be found at EnergizeCT.com or by calling 1.877.WISE.USE.