Cleaning Canton

The Tri-Town News has published an article about the work of the Canton (Connecticut) Energy Task Force. Check out this excerpt:

The Energy Task Force has also researched the status of two local dams, one in Canton and one in Burlington. The Energy Task Force is attempting to assist in the regulatory hurdles of revamping the dams and powerhouses to capture the energy of the Farmington River. Delany said years ago, Canton had an option to buy the energy rights to those two dams, energy sites that could potentially supply enough electricity for 1,500 houses. Delany said simple acts of energy conservation can make a difference, too. "Six compact fluorescents can reduce your consumption," said Delany. "Check out the local light bulb store in Collinsville, they have 200 different types of light bulbs." Delany said the Energy Task Force wants the town to install a special recycling bin at the transfer station for the new energy efficient light bulbs since the new bulbs contain mercury. As the town and individual residents switch over to clean renewable energy, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund will purchase solar panels for municipal buildings. Delany said any new roofs on Canton buildings should be installed with solar panels to both capture the energy of the sun and to absorb heat, in return, requiring less energy to cool the building. "The electricity from solar panels is a third part source and will not cost the town anything," said Delany. "It will reduce the burden on the grid."With a $5,000 grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, the Energy Task Force is actively promoting clean renewable energy awareness and education through grants to local citizens, businesses, civic organizations, and non-profits. Residents interested in joining the committee should call Delany at 693-2561.

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Connecticut Hydro Power Conference

Hydropower in Connecticut and the Northeast

January 11, 2008

This is the official Conference Announcement.

The starting time and registration procedures are not determined yet.

This conference will examine the role of hydropower in the push forrenewable energy sources as well as the implications of the incentivesthe state and the federal governments are considering for hydrodevelopment. There will be a particular emphasis on small, new hydroand the recent proposals under consideration in Connecticut andVermont. Elements of the discussion will include: * The historical context, parallels with the hydro rush of the1970s and 1980s * Impact of new, small hydro on the ecology of rivers * Alternatives such as increased efficiency, new technologies * What constitutes green hydro, design vs. size

For more info:

Rivers Alliance of Connecticut

7 West Street

POB 1797

Litchfield, CT 06759

Tel: 860-3619349

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