Energy on the Line program extended

Avi Baron with Danbury-based Ross Solar Group installs solar panels on a Brookfield home. Avi Baron with Danbury-based Ross Solar Group installs solar panels on a Brookfield home. Photo: Carol Kaliff / File Photo Photo: Carol Kaliff / File Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Energy on the Line program extended 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

DANBURY — Due to strong demand, the Connecticut Green Bank has announced a deadline extension for applications for the Energy on the Line program, which offers Connecticut manufacturers financing and grants for green energy upgrades. Applications will now be accepted through Nov. 4.

Since the program launched in April, nearly 60 state manufacturers have expressed an interest in obtaining financing. Ross Solar Group of Danbury secured the first grant for an upcoming solar installation project at Defeo Manufacturing in Brookfield. To date, five projects have received funding. Another seven are under consideration.

Through the program, the Green Bank provides supplemental funds to manufacturers who complete a qualifying green energy project using C-PACE, which provides financing for green projects that reduce energy costs.

“Connecticut manufacturers feel the burden of energy costs more than anyone, and we’re excited to see C-PACE put manufacturers back in control of their businesses through the Energy on the Line program,” Bryan Garcia, president and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank, said. “We look forward to working with the manufacturing community and to making green energy financing more accessible and affordable to them. That’s a win for Connecticut’s environment and economy.”

The supplemental funding from Energy on the Line, up to $50,000, may be used for any project-related expenses at the discretion of the recipients.

Energy On the Line is an $800,000 program funded through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund. The Connecticut Green Bank administers the program. Green Bank staff estimate that current approvals and the additional projects under consideration will account for more than half of the $800,000 in funding.

For more information, visit www.energyontheline.com.

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