Norwich Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency main page

Recognizing energy efficiency as a solution to rising energy costs, Norwich Public Utilities has developed a comprehensive efficiency program because energy efficiency affects the entire Norwich community — from individuals to families to businesses.

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) is dedicated to providing its customers with energy saving tips, tools programs and rebates for both residential and commercial customers. Here you'll also find energy conservation measures, renewable energy projects, demand response initiatives and Power Alerts, and even an energy efficiency bulletin board where customers can share energy saving ideas to pro actively reduce energy consumption and costs.

Receive Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

There are 2009 Federal Tax Credits available for replacement windows, exterior doors, roofing, insulation, and high efficiency heating and cooling equipment. Click here to learn more.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Efficiency Matters Newsletter

Get the latest Efficiency Matters newsletter here.
(88K PDF)

If you don't have Adobe Acrobat to read PDFs, you can get it here for free.

NPU is also offering incentives for residential and business customers to switch to natural gas, a clean, versatile and always available heating source.

Helpful Energy Efficiency Links

US Department of Energy Savers
This government site brings you the latest information on energy-saving, efficient technologies with tips for using clean, renewable energy

The Energy Depot
Available to Norwich residents, the Energy Depot gives you FREE helpful, easy-to-use tools to:

Create your own, customized energy profile;
Calculate the energy cost of your appliances;
Quickly compare your old heating, AC system or water heater with new electric or gas systems;
Access the energy information library; and
Ask an Energy Advisor who will respond to your email questions.

Simply register online and get started today!

Energy Star
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency

Energy Hog
Learn more about energy saving from the Ad Council's Energy Hog. You can even conduct your own energy audit. Fun for children and adults, too!

Cool Cities
All over America, communities are taking action to help solve global warming and now Norwich is part of this group of "Cool Cities". On March 23, 2009, Mayor Ben Lathrop signed a pledge committing the city to cut greenhouse gas emissions and municipal energy use and use more renewable-energy sources. For more information about Cool Cities, click here to visit the Cool Cities website.

Energy Tip of the Month
Click this link for the US Department of Energy's energy saving tip of the month.

The NPU Light Bulb Program

Here's how the program works: replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to save up to 20% on lighting costs. NPU customers can purchase CFLs from the Energy Star Lights catalog at a discount. Visit the online catalog at www.estarlights.com

For more information, contact us at efficiencymatters@npumail.com or 860-823-4514.

About Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Want the facts concerning the mercury contained in compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or how to properly dispose of broken bulbs? Visit www.epa.gov/mercury for information provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on mercury contained in CFLs.

NEW! CFLs can now be disposed of at the NPU Customer Service Center, located at 173 North Main Street, Norwich and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

CFL disposal bins are also located at the following drop-off locations:

Otis Library, Main Street Downtown
Norwich City Hall, 100 Broadway
Rose City Senior Center, Mahan Drive
Norwich Public Works, Clinton Avenue
Norwich Transfer Station, Rogers Road

For Transfer Station hours, please visit the City of Norwich's website at www.norwichct.org.