City of Stamford becomes leader of Energy Efficiency

Mayor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that the City of Stamford has been recognized by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) as The Municipal Leader for Energy Efficiency.

Stamford was nominated by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) and The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) and was selected for recognition based upon its commitment to achieving energy savings through cost effective investments; addressing comprehensive changes in major energy systems; improving energy performance through operational practices and management level support; and demonstrating leadership to advance energy efficiency.

Additionally, Stamford has implemented energy conservation measures throughout its public school system - most significantly, the installation of a centralized energy management system and lighting improvements with occupancy sensor controls.

Other examples of the City's energy efficiency and environmental leadership include the approval in 2005 of a resolution to join the "20 by 2010" campaign. This commits the City to have 20 percent of its energy supply come from clean, renewable energy sources by 2010 and to create a Clean Energy Task Force to define a strategy to meet the goal.

As a result of Stamford's dedication to efficiency over the years, the City has achieved an overall 15 percent reduction in energy use, for an annual cost savings of over $1.2 million.