Clean energy Options - CT Program

The CT Clean Energy Options program, a clean energy option that provides an alternative environmentally friendly electricity produced traditionally began April 1, 2005.

Sterling Planet Norcross, GA and EC Energy in New York, NY, each of which has offices in Connecticut, the two companies obtained the right to provide clean energy alternatives for electricity consumers Connecticut. Customers can choose to have the choice of clean energy applied to 100% or 50% of their total energy consumption of electricity monthly.

DPUC Commissioner Anne C. George, who led the charge of the Department of clean energy option, said, "Connecticut Clean Energy Options program is interesting because it opens a new era. In addition to promoting the objectives of the restructuring to offer customers more options is a commitment to a cleaner, healthier, Connecticut and New England. The Department is aware that many customers of Connecticut's electric utilities have an interest in producing clean electricity at affordable prices. This program offers both and is easy for customers to sign . I have the hope that the interest in this program will encourage additional investment in clean energy options. "

Customers can choose the program by contacting the CTCleanEnergyOptions Light and Power Company Connecticut or the United Illuminating Company, depending on the services of their electricity distribution company, or by contacting the bidders themselves.

Sterling Planet's energy sources are wind, 33%, 33% small hydro and 34% of the production of landfill gas.

Community energy sources 60% of wind power and 40% of the production of landfill gas.

The program aims to provide energy-Connecticut choice but to promote the goals of electric restructuring.