| Save the CT Energy Efficiency Fund Revenue |
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| Wednesday, 19 May 2010 17:07 |
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As Connecticut struggles to recover from a national economic recession, our legislature is faced with the daunting task of making up the state's budget deficit for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. Yet once again, lawmakers are considering significant cuts to the very programs that help you manage and reduce your energy costs to close that budget gap. Specifically, the state is again proposing to convert 50% of the Energy Efficiency Fund revenue collected through a charge on your electric bill into a tax revenue stream. Thanks to the Energy Efficiency Fund, CL&P provides services to tens of thousands of customers through programs such as Home Energy Solutions, WRAP for limited income customers and commercial and industrial programs. These programs have helped customers save tens of millions of dollars in energy costs. This year, we expect to help even more customers through these proven programs. If approved by the legislature, the Energy Efficiency Fund conversion plan will significantly reduce your ability to manage your energy needs and costs. It will also decimate the "green" jobs marketplace and send a clear message to green jobs contractors that their expertise is no longer valued in Connecticut. And, it will reduce the environmental benefits derived from energy efficiency programs. These energy efficiency programs were created for, and are funded by you, our customers. Their funding was never intended to be part of the state budget. While we understand the need to address the current deficit, we cannot and do not support the conversion of Fund revenues to achieve that goal. Your help is needed to protect the Energy Efficiency Fund. We encourage you to contact your legislators immediately so they will know how important the Fund is for your business and this state. Whatever the means of contact, you might want to include the following: Discuss the Energy Efficiency Fund program in which you participated. Describe the benefits to your business, such as energy savings; increased productivity or efficiency; new/upgraded equipment; improved conditions for your employees; the ability to hire additional employees; or improved products/services for your clients and customers Express why, as a Connecticut business or a company doing business in Connecticut, you believe the Energy Efficiency Fund and its programs are so important and how you are relying on the legislator(s) to make this known. If you have any questions or need assistance in contacting a legislator, please reach out to your CL&P Account Executive, your Conservation and Load Management vendor representative, CHCC or Gara & Markowski. It is our hope that together, we can achieve the goal of preserving the Energy Efficiency Fund for its intended use: energy efficiency and savings. |
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