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- CT Energy Expo 2023: Brought To You By Operation Fuel & CPES
- Win-Win! Get Your Donation Matched 15% with Travelers Championship/Webster Bank Birdies for Charity
- Be Part of Energy Assistance Focus Groups with Yale University and Vermont Law School
- With Home Heating Costs on the Rise, Learn about Bill Assistance and Home Energy Audits
- Operation Fuel Testimony in Support of 2022 CT Legislative Bills on Energy Issues
- Heating Oil Prices Surging, CT Rep. Reyes Shares How Op Fuel Helped His Family as a Child
- CT Examiner: For About a Third of Households, Paying the Electric Bill is a Struggle
- Operation Fuel Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar/Candid
- Video: What You Need to Apply Online for Utility & Energy Help
- Charity Navigator Places Operation Fuel in Top 16% of US Non-Profits
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This is the best run energy assistance program anywhere. The staff is outstanding! I not only add a dollar every month to my Eversource bill, but I also make donations above and beyond. There is no other local nonprofit that I have more confidence in than OpFuel.
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Don’t get caught in the dark! ⚡️ Power outages can happen anytime. Did you know that the average power outage in the United States lasts 6 hours? Being prepared is essential to ensure your safety and comfort. Make sure you have an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and batteries.![]()
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Consider backup power options like portable chargers or generators to keep your devices and appliances running. Have a communication plan in place to stay connected with loved ones and receive important updates. Regularly check and update your emergency supplies to stay ready for any situation. Let’s stay powered up and ready for anything! 💡🔋
Operation Fuel took a fun trip back in time with a lively “90s Day” as part of our “Spirit Summer” celebrations! The office was filled with excitement as everyone rocked their favorite 90s outfits, from grunge flannels to bright tie-dye shirts! ![]()
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Classic 90s jams played in the background, adding to the fun and bringing out smiles all around. This nostalgic event brought back great memories and made our team feel even closer 💙💚 Stay tuned for next week’s themed as we continue to keep the energy high for this Spirit Summer!
Under the expert guidance of our Energy Efficiency Programs Manager, Tenée, the Better Homes & Buildings program is making a real difference for those who can't afford to weatherize their homes. ![]()
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Teaming up with Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven's I Heart My Home CT, Operation Fuel is thrilled with last year's groundbreaking pilot program! We're tackling weatherization barriers head-on and bringing the comfort of air-source heat pumps to LMI homes across Connecticut. Let's create warmer, more efficient homes together! 🌟💪
Low Income Discount Rate
Watch former Executive Director of Operation Fuel, Patricia Wrice discuss how she introduced the Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR) to help CT rate payers with the energy bills.
Shared Clean Energy Facility Program
Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) Projects provide locally generated, renewable, low-carbon clean energy. The energy from these clean energy projects will benefit all of us in Connecticut for generations to come. In order to more directly share the benefits of these new facilities, some customers will receive a credit on their electric bill. For more information on how to participate in the program, click here. To apply online, visit Eversource or UI’s SCEF program websites or to download and fill out the enrollment form, please click the button below.