LITCHFIELD, CT  ENERGY TASK FORCE The Litchfield Energy Task Force is a group of volunteer citizens from the town of Litchfield, CT dedicated to help the town, its residents, organizations and businesses reduce the cost of energy while making our planet sustainable for future generations.  ABOUT THE TASK FORCE Mission Statement, Minutes & Accomplishments  ACTIVITIES              RESOURCES FOR YOU TO HELP YOU BECOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT Energy Conservation for Houses of Worship CONTACT US The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund in partnership with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) and The United Illuminating Company (UI) is making Connecticut the first state in the nation to provide consumers with a new on-line guide to retail locations where they can find appliances and electronics with the greatest efficiency and savings available.   State residents can now access this information via either computer or Smartphone thanks to a partnership recently formed between the Energy Efficiency Fund and TopTen USA, an independent not-for-profit whose sole objective is "to identify and promote the sale of the most energy-efficient consumer products on the market."   To accomplish this, The Energy Efficiency Fund and TopTen USA have posted a comprehensive list of the 10 most efficient current appliance models in 18 categories at its web site, www.toptenusa.org/ct, complete with product and pricing descriptions and information on how the list was compiled. The site features a store locator that enables consumers to find the nearest retail locations where various products on the list can be purchased.                                                                                                       Greener Impact Litchfield High School Energy and Environment Club. See how to get a Home Energy Audit which can save you heating costs this winter! Click here.             ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS IN LITCHFIELD The Litchfield Energy Task Force has initiated a campaign to enlist businesses in Litchfield to get a FREE energy audit which is funded by the Energy Efficiency Fund.  The audit is called the Small Business Energy Advantage and would  would be conducted by an independent contractor (no obligation) who will assess your working space to determine if and where changes can be made to reduce energy costs.  Upon completion of the audit, they will provide a program to make improvements which will include a Return on Investment report.  MANY OF THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE DISCOUNTED BY THE PROGRAM AND WOULD COST LESS!  CALL 1-877-947-3873

Other Litchfield Resident's Contributions:       Dedication of Wisdom House Solar Panels

Are You a Bigfoot?  

 The term "carbon footprint" is the most common term used to describe the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) that are emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person, household, building, organization, or company.  The number of miles you drive, the type of car you own, and your home energy use (electricity and heating fuels) all impact your individual carbon footprint numbers.  Individuals can calculate their carbon footprint easily using any one of a number of online tools.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency has a personal carbon footprint calculator available at http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html
 that is simple to use.  It also shows you the reductions you can make in your footprint AND calculates the potential monetary savings from implementing those changes. 

 Take a few minutes and calculate your carbon footprint.  Find ways to make your footprint smaller and save money while saving the environment.  If we all take the time and make the effort, our individual savings could be combined to make a big difference in mankind’s impact on climate change.