Over decade, CT customers pay billions in electric, gas fees for 'green' programs
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New solar panels are installed at DiMare Pastry Shop & Cafe in Stamford, Conn. Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The bakery's new solar energy system was financed through the Connecticut Green Bank’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. The C-PACE program allows businesses to install energy upgrades immediately and pay for them over time as an addition to their property taxes. The solar PV system, installed by 64Solar, is will save the business more than $20,000 a year on electricity costs.Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
Connecticut’s electric and gas customers paid billions over the last decade through little noticed fees that are used to increase energy efficiency, lower usage and encourage clean, renewable electricity.