Would you like help minimizing your energy costs?  

Have you had an energy audit through HES? This is a service every resident can use to save money on energy bills. This program Includes additional discounts for income eligible residents.

Stay informed – The HES Program is paid for through 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. There is a growing fight against this charge.

• Explore the PACE (People’s Action for Clean Energy) website. This site aggregates information from federal and state programs and offers instructions, links to resources and support services.
• To jump right into the process, access the HeatSmart website. Select the Get Started button or call the number provided. Available in 14 Connecticut towns, including Middletown, this program is in place to help residents get the most out of rebates available through the EnergizeCT program.

Time for a new or new-to-you car?

Research EV options first. Many people have made their decisions against EVs because they believe misinformation that has been propagated by Fossil Fuel companies. It’s difficult to sort through the noise since those theories and criticism are so widely quoted, even in our trusted news sources. Explore this site if you would like to learn from proponents of electric vehicles that hold themselves accountable for factual information.EVclubCT.com – Choose the Incentives tab to see current money-saving programs.

Share your experience. 

Our friends and neighbors are taking advantage of many energy efficiency programs. Don’t let naysayers fool you. Here’s one success story, currently published on the EnergizeCT site from a resident in Middletown. Latasha’s story

Send your energy transition story through the Contact form on the Jonah Center website. Your experience may be shared to help others get started.