BERLIN, Conn. (April 22, 2014) – As the nation marks Earth Day this year, Connecticut Light & Power, its employees, and customers are making great strides to reduce their impact on the environment by increasing sustainable practices throughout the company’s service territory. CL&P’s eBilling and ePaycheck systems are helping to lead the way in the company’s efforts to be more “green.”
“Going paperless provides a double benefit in saving energy and money that counts as a home run for the environment,” said Kathleen Freeman, Director of Environmental Affairs for Northeast Utilities, parent company of CL&P. “CL&P is proud to lead a robust paperless billing program and we encourage our customers not currently participating, to join us in these earth-friendly efforts.”
In addition to these paperless programs, CL&P employs other environmentally-conscious practices:
· More than half of all CL&P employees participate in the ePaycheck option and have their paychecks direct deposited to save money and waste.
· The company also runs a robust recycling program. In 2013, CL&P recycled more than 4,000 tons of material, saving more than 8,000 tons of CO2e, which is the emission reduction equivalent of taking more than 6,400 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.
· CL&P crews working in the field embark on many eco-projects that positively impact the great outdoors. Last year, CL&P completed an extensive wetland mitigation project that included the enhancement and restoration of 12.5 acres of existing stressed wetlands. As a result, a local farm achieved its long-stated educational and preservation goals and received a Blue Ribbon Award from Connecticut’s Commercial Real Estate Professionals organization.
For a complete list of energy efficiency tips, programs and rebate information, visit cl-p.com or the company’s social media pages, Facebook and Twitter.
*Also, to participate in an energy efficiency contest, visit the CL&P Facebook page.
For more information on the company’s environmental stewardship and other initiatives, visit http://ow.ly/vR7ID.