Eversource and city of Stamford form energy partnership

Stamford, CT Reducing energy use while saving money and improving the environment are goals shared by many residents, businesses and municipalities across Connecticut. City leaders in Stamford are no exception and have found a unique way to accomplish those objectives by teaming up with Eversource and Energize Connecticut on a first-in-the-state energy efficiency partnership. This collaboration is designed to reduce the city’s energy consumption and operating costs while contributing to a cleaner energy future and environment for the state.

“Connecticut is a leader in creating innovative ways to bring cleaner, greener, and cost-effective initiatives to our state and this agreement today aligns with these goals,” said governor Dannel Malloy.

Details of the three-year partnership were unveiled by Stamford and Eversource officials, who along with governor Malloy, emphasized that the city could save more than $1 million in energy costs.

Once all municipally-owned buildings are evaluated, the city and Eversource will develop a strategic energy management plan that will integrate select technologies and enhanced energy efficiency measures.

“This agreement with Eversource is helping the city to increase the overall scope of the Energy Improvement District Board’s energy conservation measure project with ConEdison Solutions by allowing the city to reinvest the saved capital costs back into additional city projects,” said mayor David Martin. “The city is appreciative of the partnership the agreement creates with Eversource and guidance that has been offered in helping to further the city’s goals for energy reduction as part of the city’s commitment to the 2030 district.”

The goal is to reduce electricity use by 12% and use 6% less natural gas in 16 city-owned buildings by the end of 2018.  That’s an estimated six million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 153,000 CCF of natural gas (one CCF equals 100 cubic feet) potentially being saved – the equivalent of 3,862 tons of carbon dioxide emissions avoided, or powering 714 homes with electricity for a year.

“Stamford is the first city in Connecticut to partner with us on such a large-scale efficiency effort,” said Tilak Subrahmanian, vice president of energy efficiency at Eversource. “We commend mayor Martin and city leaders for demonstrating the city’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, and giving other municipalities a model they can follow.”

All work in the 16 city-owned buildings will be completed by ConEdison Solutions, an energy services company based in Valhalla, N.Y.

In addition, Stamford will be eligible for several energy efficiency incentives through Energize Connecticut, such as Energy Conscious Blueprint which is designed for new construction.  Upcoming projects potentially benefiting from these incentives include the 200 Strawberry Hill School and the Stamford Police Department facility.

The partnership is the newest addition to Stamford’s Energy Improvement District (EID), an energy strategy originally developed by then-mayor Malloy.  Members of the EID are united in their efforts to improve electric reliability and capacity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and manage energy costs.