Hartford's Solar Push Celebrated

Solar for All Hartford

HARTFORD, CT — Several state and local dignitaries recently feted a city-based program that strives to power Hartford homes with the sun.

The City of Hartford, Connecticut Green Bank, and PosiGen hosted a "Solar for All Hartford: Solar Celebration" at a local PosiGen customer's home on Blue Hills Avenue earlier this month.

The event celebrated the "Solar for All Hartford" initiative, launched in 2018, which aims to help Hartford homeowners save money on energy costs through the installation of solar energy and battery storage systems.

With the city's support, PosiGen and Connecticut Green Bank developed the Solar for All Hartford program to make solar energy and battery storage accessible and affordable to all homeowners, regardless of their income level.

Since its inception, more than 350 Hartford residents have made the switch to solar energy.

In addition to rooftop solar, the program now includes battery storage, an important new component of PosiGen's model.

The celebration featured a speaking program featuring U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., City of Hartford officials, Connecticut Green Bank, and PosiGen leadership, as well as customers who shared their experiences about going solar.

"Bolstering energy efficiency, lowering electricity costs, and delivering reliable energy are just a few of the reasons solar is critical to our state's clean energy future," said Blumenthal. "I applaud Solar for All's efforts to make solar more affordable and accessible for all Hartford families."

"The Solar for All Hartford campaign demonstrates how a unified partnership, grounded in shared vision and moral commitment, can transform community well-being," said City of Hartford Director of Sustainability Cecelia Drayton. "By engaging residents meaningfully, the campaign has paved the way for equitable access to solar energy for everyone."

"While the key environmental and economic impacts can be measured with data, hearing residents talk about using the cost savings from solar to pay other bills or how battery storage prevents the loss of expensive, life-saving medicines during a power outage reminds us why this work is so important," said Bryan Garcia, president and chief executive officer of the Connecticut Green Bank.

"PosiGen is grateful for our long-term partnerships with the city of Hartford and Connecticut Green Bank that have helped make our 'Solar for All' mission a reality in Connecticut," said PosiGen Vice President of Public Policy Kyle Wallace. "The affordable rooftop solar and batteries we provide families in Hartford and across the state increase energy affordability, enhance reliability, and are a critical part of Connecticut's clean energy future."

For more information about Solar for All Hartford, visit this link.