Welcome to Energy Matters, an e-publication on behalf of the West Haven Energy Commission.  The site focuses on West Haven’s ongoing commitment to energy conservation throughout the City. This interactive site provides information about energy matters and encourages the City, West Haven residents and visitors to communicate about better ways to conserve energy.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds us that environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility.  Thanks for your participation.

Background:

In June 2008, the West Haven City Council committed itself to supporting 20% clean renewable energy use for our public facilities by the year 2010.  To assist the City in achieving this important goal for our community, the West Haven Energy Commission (WHEC) was formed. As an incentive for this commitment, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s (CCEF) Clean Energy Communities program (www.ctcleanenergy.com/communities) rewards our city with a 2kW solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system for every 200 West Haven households that sign up for the CTCleanEnergyOptions program (www.ctcleanenergyoptions.com) available through United Illuminating.  The PV systems lower our reliance on fossil-fueled generation and lower expenses.  To date, West Haven continues striving to earn its first PV system.  With your help, we’ll bring more than one PV system to West Haven.

We welcome questions, suggestions and your Bright Ideas for energy conservation. Contact us at EnergyMatters@cityofwesthaven.com

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Link to West Haven Energy Commission’s  Five Year Plan

West Haven’s Comprehensive Energy Plan (CEP)

Energy Commission Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month in City Hall at 7:00 pm in Room A  (lower level) unless otherwise posted.