Awards
Projects, partners, homeowners, and stakeholders recognized for their impact on the green economy in our communities
In recognition of their contributions to the deployment of clean energy and demonstrated leadership in their industries and communities in 2022, the Connecticut Green Bank announced the honorees of its eighth annual awards. The awards recognize key partners in the dedicated network of contractors, developers, lending partners, community leaders, and home and building owners. Projects and partnerships like these have helped the Green Bank create more than 26,000 job years and 66,000 clean energy projects since 2011.
Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the Green Bank, noted that the 2022 honorees include the first contractors and homeowners participating in PURA Energy Storage Solutions, a program launched in 2022 to reduce the cost of installing battery storage in homes and businesses.
Award Category
Building Solutions Awards
2022 C-PACE Outstanding Project
Project at the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception in New Britain
This project shows how C-PACE financing can support innovative green energy projects that positively impact communities and improve resilience. The Green Bank honors Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception, in collaboration with Citizens Energy, EcoSolar, and Schneider Electric, for leveraging C-PACE financing to establish a microgrid that provides backup power for a critical care facility. Citizens Energy Corporation financed a microgrid combining 1.4 MWh of battery storage with 1.2 MW of solar generation.
2022 C-PACE and Solar PPA Outstanding Project
Energy efficiency and solar project at Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium is recognized for using C-PACE financing and the Solar PPA program to reduce energy burdens and increase efficiency. The award also recognizes ESC Controls for HVAC, lighting, and energy-monitoring equipment and Verogy for a 272 kW solar installation. The comprehensive project is estimated to save $1.8 million over the expected useful life of the measures.
2022 Outstanding Partner for Solar MAP
Greenskies Clean Focus
Greenskies Clean Focus was selected as the installation partner for the inaugural round of Solar MAP municipalities. The company installed 11 projects in Branford, Manchester, Mansfield, and Portland, totaling 2.8 MW of solar through the Green Bank Solar PPA.
2022 Accelerating PACE
Earthlight Technologies
Earthlight Technologies, headquartered in Ellington, provides solar, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging solutions. The Green Bank recognizes Earthlight for integrating C-PACE into its business model and demonstrating an innovative approach to the market.
2022 Accelerating PACE
Greenleaf Energy Solutions
Greenleaf Energy Solutions, based in Oxford, has demonstrated strong engagement across Green Bank building solutions, especially C-PACE, Solar PPA, and Solar Roof Lease. The award recognizes Greenleaf for driving business growth by integrating Green Bank programs into its sales process.
Award Category
Investment Solutions Awards
2022 Outstanding Partners
Amalgamated Bank
Amalgamated Bank is honored for its outstanding partnership and support of Green Bank initiatives, including Green Liberty Bonds, the Small Business Energy Advantage program, Community Development Financial Institutions, and the Groton Fuel Cell project.
2022 Outstanding Partners
Key Bank
KeyBank is honored for its support of Green Bank initiatives, including residential and commercial solar PV. Headquartered in Cleveland, KeyCorp is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies.
2022 Outstanding Partners
Liberty Bank
Liberty Bank is recognized for outstanding partnership and support of Green Bank initiatives, including Green Liberty Bonds, C-PACE, and the Groton Fuel Cell project. Based in Connecticut, Liberty Bank is one of the oldest and largest mutual banks in the country.
2022 Outstanding Partners
Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union
For leadership in the Smart-E loan program, the Green Bank honors Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union. A Smart-E lender since 2013, Nutmeg has shown expertise in helping low-to-moderate-income borrowers.
2022 Outstanding Partners
Mutual Security Credit Union
Mutual Security Credit Union is recognized for leadership in the Smart-E loan program. A Smart-E lender since 2016, MSCU has been a leader in the closing of solar loans.
2022 Outstanding Partners
Webster Bank
Webster Bank is honored for its support of Green Bank initiatives, including residential and commercial solar PV, Green Liberty Bonds, and C-PACE. Webster Bank delivers financial solutions to businesses, individuals, and families across the Northeast.
Award Category
Energy Storage Solutions Early Adopters
Energy Storage Solutions incentivizes Eversource and UI customers to install batteries in their homes and businesses, helping customers be more secure in the face of a changing climate. PURA oversees the program, which is paid for by electric ratepayers and administered by the Green Bank, Eversource, and UI.
The Green Bank also recognizes four residential participants as early adopters for installing battery storage in Durham, Hartland, Mansfield, and Southbury. Batteries can provide backup power during outages and pair with solar PV systems to recharge when the sun comes out.
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RWE Clean Energy
RWE Clean Energy is recognized as an early adopter for developing commercial and industrial market opportunities from the onset of Energy Storage Solutions. RWE has been awarded 10 MW of battery storage systems for the first tranche of the program.
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CPower
CPower, headquartered in Baltimore, has been active in Connecticut for more than 15 years and is recognized for its initiative in the commercial and industrial contractor segment, with more than 25 MW of battery systems awarded for the first tranche.
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Green Power Energy
Green Power Energy is recognized as an early adopter in the Energy Storage Solutions program for a project in Durham. The company has served homes and businesses across the Northeast and Central Texas since 2009.
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SunBug Solar
SunBug Solar, headquartered in Westfield, MA, is recognized as an early adopter in the Energy Storage Solutions program for a project in Hartland.
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Earthlight Technologies
Earthlight Technologies is recognized as an early adopter in Energy Storage Solutions for a project in Mansfield, in addition to receiving an Accelerating PACE Award for its work in the C-PACE program.
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SAVKAT®
SAVKAT® is a solar energy installation company headquartered in Bristol, CT. The company is recognized as an early adopter in Energy Storage Solutions for a project in Southbury.
Home Solutions
Smart-E Loan Top Performers
For 2022, the Green Bank is recognizing 24 Smart-E Loan Top Performers. These Top Performers helped over 350 families across Connecticut make home energy improvements, allowing them to save money, reduce their carbon footprint, and live more comfortably in their homes.
In partnership with nine participating local lenders, the Top Performers’ projects surpassed $5.8 million in closed Smart-E Loans. Financed projects included insulation and window upgrades, high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions, rooftop solar PV and battery storage systems, health and safety improvements, and more.
The 2022 Top Performers
- 20/20 Air Mechanical (New Milford)*
- Air Inc. (Branford)
- Absolute Air Services LLC (Portland)*
- Aiello Home Services (Windsor Locks)*
- Benvenuti Oil Company (Waterford)*
- Call The Bee (Burlington)*
- Campbell Cooling LLC (Newington)*
- Celco Heating and Air Conditioning (Bridgeport)*
- Deitch Energy LLC (Hartford)*
- Douglas Mechanical Services (Berlin)
- Ductworks HVAC Services (Southington)*
- East Coast Mechanical, Inc. (Cheshire)
- Glasco Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. (South Windsor)*
- HARP Home Services (Windsor Locks)
- Homestead Comfort (Ellington)*
- Link Mechanical Services Inc. (New Britain)*
- Nutmeg Mechanical Services, Inc. (Manchester)*
- Omni Mechanical Services (South Windsor)*
- Onofreo Home Comfort Systems LLC (Milford)
- R&W Heating Energy Solutions LLC (Salem)*
- Service Stars (Danbury)*
- State Line Oil and Propane (Granby)
- Tyler Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration LLC (Stratford)
- Viglione Heating & Cooling Inc. (East Haven)*
* denotes 2021 Top Performer recognition.