Vernon, 21 July 2009: Vernon Democratic Town Committee members and municipal candidates will be on hand to register townspeople for CL&P’s CTCleanEnergyOptions energy program at the National Night Out celebration, August 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in downtown Rockville.
“I got this notice in my tax bill and almost threw it out,” said VDTC Vice Chair Bill Dauphin. “I hadn’t heard anything about it from Town Hall, and it just seemed like an extra-cost add-on. Now that I know how much the town will benefit, though, I’m happy to sign up. We need to get the word out about this.” Dauphin, mayoral candidate Michele Arn, and others will be at the VDTC’s booth to explain the program, which helps the town reduce its energy spending through both cash discounts and free solar panels when residents sign up to purchase their electricity from renewable sources.
Vernon’s 20% by 2010 local clean energy contact Jeff Boulrice explains that the program allows CL&P customers to support green power from wind (80%) and small Connecticut and New England hydro (20%) sources. “It’s easy to sign up,” said Boulrice, “and doesn’t change anything about how you pay your bill. My household uses a fair amount of electricity, and the program only costs me about $6 dollars extra per month.” At a recent check, 149 Vernon residents had signed up for the program. For each 100, the town can qualify for a 1 kW solar panel worth $10,000. Boulrice says our goal is to become an EPA Clean Energy Community and earn a free 4 kW solar panel system. Residents can also earn points toward the free solar panel system by installing solar systems at their homes.
Come to National Night Out to enjoy the food, music, and community, and be sure to visit the VDTC booth at for more information about the renewable energy program, and to sign up on the spot.
