Hall and Conard Didn't Even Enter?

In an effort to inspire future generations to use energy more wisely and be more environmentally conscious, CL&P has put up $20,000 for its "Live Green - Win Green" contest for high school students in its service areas.  Seventeen schools applied, but it doesn’t appear that West Hartford’s Hall or Conard are one of them.  That’s unfortunate and surprising.

 

Contestants were to produce a 2-minute video showcasing the changes they and their fellow students are making to conserve energy or make their school more environmentally friendly. Contestants are also required to submit an essay explaining how their school would use the grant to make even greater changes.

 

For more information, visit Live Green – Win Green at http://www.clpenergyinfo.com/lgwg/ and the video gallery there.

 

Tues Dec 9 Last Day for WHPS to Apply for NEW Funding to Retrofit Diesel School Buses

In 2007 the state legislature created a school bus clean-up program with over $8 million in funding currently available. DEP just received $500,000 in federal matching funds, and combined with the state funding, a number of communities can retrofit school buses at no cost.

 

DEP sent letters just before Thanksgiving to inform towns of the availability of state and Federal grants to install pollution controls on diesel school buses.

 

All expressions of interest and forms should be directed to Dr. Ellen Pierce of the DEP at Ellen.pierce@ct.gov.

 

See Deadline to apply for school bus retrofits funding is Tuesday - NewsTimes.com