Environmental Efficiency by Controlled Air Inc

The CTGBC is now accepting applicants for the Green Design Award and the Green Advocate Award. Applicants are being accepted until April 23rd. Nominate yourself or a building or friend that you know that has stood out in Connecticut to help bring Green building to CT. The Design award is based on: •Description and solution of goals and objectives of the project •Quality of design solution •Energy usage •Water Conservation •Choice and appropriateness of building materials •Site design •Indoor Air Quality The Green Advocate Award is looking to celebrate and recognize the individuals, groups and organizations actively transforming the built environment while sharing their knowledge of green building and sustainable practices. The Nominees can be innovators, entrepreneurs, educators and NOM designers – in government, commerce, construction and non‐profits. They are advocates for high‐performance homes ,buildings and schools as well as for communities focused on water and energy conservati...

I saw that the EPA Energy Star Program has been found to not be the most accurate. People were able to enter in false companies and products are receive energy star ratings. This means many of the energy star products out there may be false. This is a huge step backwards for all of us that work hard every day to improve the environment and reduce our energy consumption. I think that this really makes the Energy Star program look bad. I am watching to see what they will have to say about it all. I saw nothing on their twitter. Fortunately we analyze all our products once they are installed through computer monitoring and so we know that the products we have installed are saving money for our customers, but what about all the other businesses and residences out there. Do you know for sure your products are saving you money? Read the full article in The NY Times

Through deregulation in Connecticut you have an option to choose who offers you energy. This is an incredible benefit and can save a lot of money. We have partnered with Titan Energy. Titan Energy offers gas, oil and electric at reduced rates. Titan Energy will do an analysis on current bills to determine how much money each month can be saved. This analysis is absolutely free. Titan Energy offers a fixed rate on utilities for 12, 24, 36 months. Titan Energy also offers green and renewable energy sources. We are now working with Titan Energy and has saved 8% on our utility bills each month. And when the utility rates go up we will be saving even more. You have the option to choose who you get your energy from. You are no longer held to the major utility companies and their high costs. Contact Controlled Air to get a Free Energy Study, which will analyze your current heating and air conditioning system, as well as your utilities and see how much money you can save each year. There are m...

I know summer seems too far away right now to even think about. Especially have we have received storm on top of storm. But winter is almost over and it is time to start thinking about your air conditioning. After sitting for the last 6 months or so, your air conditioning system needs to be cleaned and have the filters changed before turning it back on. Now is the time to schedule you maintenance before time flys by and it is 85 degrees again and you are desperate for some air. If general maintenance is not done, it could lead to bigger problems down the road.

There are so many environmental reasons to use solar and geothermal systems for your electric and heating needs. But to make it even more appealing Connecticut offers a Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems This exemption applies to Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Photovoltaics, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Geothermal resource systems, and other Distributed Generation Technologies. This mean you pay exactly 0% of the sales tax on the systems you purchase. Its like getting 10% off the system. The exemption includes equipment related to eligible systems, and sales of services relating to the installation of eligible systems. The exemption has no expiration date. Tax form (CERT-140) is available on the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services website. Contact: Public Information Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Taxpayer Services Division 25 Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5032 Phone: (860) 297-5962 Web Site: http://www.ct.gov/DRS

In 1998 the Connecticut State Legislature created the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund or CEEF. It was created to make it easy for residence and businesses to become more energy efficient. The Fund offers all sorts of incentives to help you pay for changes in your current construction or making new construction energy efficient. The program is offering a wide variety of educational programs on energy efficiency, Loans a very low interest rates, and ways to make your home and office more energy efficient and energy star certified. You can't lose taking advantage of these opportunities. Save money now and in the long run on your utilities. Visit the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

The Energy Conscious Blueprint is a special program for New construction of municipal, commercial and industrial buildings of any size. The utility company works with you, your builder and architect to design the most energy efficient building possible. The utility company will help guide you through the whole process to make sure everything is energy efficient and saves you money now and in the future. Items that can be installed include lighting, HVAC, Refrigeration, water heating equipment, and process equipment. Custom and prescriptive rebates are available to help pay for the energy efficient items installed. The rebates are customized to the individual project and will vary likewise. Customer must apply for this program before any construction starts. There are also tax incentives that would be available for doing energy efficient building. For more information see CL&P's website