Entries by Rudy Sturk

Connecticut Insurance Department highlights urgent need for Climate Smart Technology in Affordable Housing

HARTFORD, CT – August 7, 2024 — Commissioner Andrew N. Mais shared that the Connecticut Insurance Department, in collaboration with key partners, released a report on the pressing need for climate smart technology in affordable housing. The report, titled “Emerging Public Health Needs for Climate Smart Technology in Connecticut Affordable Housing,” underscores the critical importance […]

Connecticut Green Bank and OCOsink empower commercial building owners to make energy efficiency improvements  

New partnership combines the benefits of C-PACE financing with OCOsink’s process to simplify the creation of complex projects with an increased return on investment    Hartford, CT (August 1, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank announces a new partnership with OCOsink, a West Hartford-based energy consultant, designed to help commercial building owners develop and manage […]

Connecticut Green Bank Seeks New Lending Partners to Continue Growth of Successful Smart-E Loan Program

Launched in 2013, Smart-E helps residents improve the energy efficiency, resilience, and safety of their homes through a network of participating lenders and vetted contractors   Hartford, CT (July 22, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank today announced that it is seeking lenders interested in joining their Smart-E loan program through an open Request for […]

Connecticut Green Bank wins 2024 State Leadership in Clean Energy Award from Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)

June 26, 2024, Montpelier, VT – The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA), a national nonprofit coalition of public agencies working together to advance clean energy, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 State Leadership in Clean Energy Awards. Since 2009, the biennial Leadership Awards have recognized outstanding state programs and projects that have […]

Connecticut Green Bank’s flagship financing programs now include resilience improvements for homes and commercial properties

Smart-E and C-PACE expand beyond energy efficiency and renewable energy to new climate adaptation and resilience measures, taking green bank model into environmental infrastructure   Hartford, CT (June 18, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank is pleased to announce that two of its flagship financing offerings for homes and commercial buildings are expanding to include […]

Clean Energy Industry Report Highlights Significant Economic Contributions and Continued Employment Growth for Connecticut

Alternative transportation sector shows strongest growth while workforce development challenges remain, according to state’s fourth Clean Energy Industry Report from the Joint Committee of the Energy Efficiency Board and the Connecticut Green Bank Board of Directors   Hartford, CT (June 6, 2024) – Connecticut’s clean energy industry in 2022 contributed $7.68 billion to the state’s […]

Connecticut Green Bank Subsidiary’s Tenth Investment Offering for Citizens Surpasses Its Maximum Raise

Featuring an increased maximum raise limit, investment opportunity exceeds target, becomes eighth consecutive sell out      Hartford, CT (May 28, 2024) – CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, successfully closed their tenth Green Liberty offering, surpassing its maximum raise amount. To allow for more investors to participate in this […]

Connecticut Green Bank Launches Turnkey Solar and Battery Storage Assistance for Affordable Multifamily Housing Owners

Join the Connecticut Green Bank on June 6 for a webinar presentation on Solar MAP   Hartford, CT (May 20, 2024) – To help owners and residents of affordable multifamily housing in Connecticut have easier access to the benefits of solar energy and battery storage, the Connecticut Green Bank is proud to announce that their […]