Resources

Local Organizations

Little People Big Changes

Visit this site for information on the anti-idling campaign and the Clean Energy Option presented by an innovative kids action group.

State Organizations and Initiatives

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: State and Local Guide to U.S. EPA Climate and Energy Program Resources

Download the PDF (835k) from this link which together with the link below, provides an excellent foundation of programs and incentives available at the state and federal level.

Connecticut Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

Visit this link for information on Connecticut Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency.

Clean Energy Options

Visit this site for information on Connecticut's Clean Energy Option, including links to the form you can fill out to sign up.

One Thing

Visit this site for Governor Rell's "OneThing" campaign for Connecticut, with tips for saving energy, conserving resources and more.

Connecticut Energy Advisory Board

Visit this site for information on regional energy planning and procurement of energy resources.

The House Bill on Energy Efficiency

Download the PDF here to read House Bill 7342, an Act concerning electricity and energy efficiency.

Regional/National Organizations

Energy Star

Visit this site for valuable information on energy efficient products and practices.

Department of Energy

Visit this site, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency and renewable energy website which outlines federal programs, initiatives and related news.

Energy Information Administration

Visit this site for official energy statistics from the U.S. Government and this interesting graphic depicting primary energy consumption by source and sector.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Visit this site for information on global climate change, provided by the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Clean Air Cool Planet

Visit this site for information on the region's leading organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming.

Tips and Tools

Energy Audit Tool

Visit this site for a web-based do-it-yourself home energy audit tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) Disposal

Download the PDF here, that answers frequently asked questions about how to dispose of CFLs properly.

General Interest

EcoGeek

EcoGeek devotes its pages to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology, and you can subscribe to their fascinating email newsletter. Visit ecogeek.org.

Carbon Rally

Team up to participate in energy saving challenges! Visit carbonrally.com.

Recycle and Reuse!

Join the Westport Freecyle Group, where a network of individuals offer and receive items that would otherwise end up in landfills.

If you want to sell, rather than give away items, check out Craig's List (fairfield county) where it's very easy to post items for sale and arrange local pickup.

Also, don't forget that the Wilton Library accepts book donations and the Turnover Shop in Wilton center accepts donations of clothing, toys, and other household items.

Check back often as our Resources section will continually grow!