Windsor Students Recognized at 12th Annual eesmarts(TM) Student Contest at State Capitol

WINDSOR, CT – Windsor area students Garrett Beaulieu and Collin Stamm were recently honored as finalists at the 12th annual eesmarts™ Student Contest ceremony held at the State Capitol, according to a statement from Gaffney Bennett Public Relations.

Presented by Energize Connecticut in partnership with Eversource and the United Illuminating Company (UI), Connecticut Natural Gas, and the Southern Connecticut Gas Company, the eesmarts Student Contest invites Connecticut students in grades K-12 and college to create projects about energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability.

Garrett’s community-based project was awarded 3rd place in the Grade 9-11 category. He created a plan addressing the usage of lights in Connecticut schools, and proposed implementing automated lighting systems, which would decrease yearly school lighting expenses by $220,000. Garrett will receive funding in the amount of $500 to make his proposed project a reality during the next school year.

Collin’s project was awarded 1st place in the Grade 12 category. He compiled a series of persuasive images that advocate for more efficient sources of energy. His project was chosen for its concise and convincing imagery. Collin received a $200 Amazon gift card and a plaque commemorating his achievement in this category.

The ceremony attracted more than 150 students, parents, teachers, elected officials, and clean energy supporters from across the state in celebration of the students’ hard work. Tracy Babbage of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was the keynote speaker for the event, and NBC Connecticut anchor and education reporter Todd Piro served as Master of Ceremonies.

For more information on the student contest and the eesmarts program, please visit www.eesmarts.com.

Photo courtesy of Gaffney Bennett Public Relations