$53.8 Million in 2012 Energy Efficiency Savings

The March 6, 2013 edition of HartfordBusiness.com reports that businesses and residents in the state saved $53.8 million in energy costs and avoided over 200,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2012 by participating in energy efficiency programs. The data, taken from the annual report of the Energy Efficiency Board, note that more than 4,500 businesses and municipalities and 500,000 homeowners participated in energy efficiency programs. The programs include energy audits, rebate incentives, and financing options for energy efficient equipment or practices, and training to help implement company-wide behavioral changes.