On Tuesday, October 25, Eversource, the Town of Greenwich and the Greenwich Conservation Commission will host a free light bulb swap for residents as part of the 2016 ENERGY STAR Change the World Tour. Continue Reading →
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Can You “Wait ‘til 8”? Did You Know Energy Peak Demands Impact Air Quality?
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Extreme peak demands occur only 100 hours each year, or about 1 percent of the time, between late May and early September during hot, humid weather. To accommodate demand, additional power plants are on stand-by ready to operate during these hours. These back-up plants often run on dirtier fuels – such as oil – that produce more air pollution and offer power at a price that drives up the cost of electricity. Continue Reading →