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Nonprofit outlines free home-energy program for income-eligible Torrington residents
Summary
Live/Libgreen Connecticut representatives briefed the commission on a community partnership program that provides no-cost home energy sealing and incentives for income-eligible households; the initiative aims for 113 residents in Torrington, with 79 completed so far.
Claire Abadi identified herself as a representative of Libgreen Connecticut, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and described the community partnership initiative to drive energy savings in towns including Torrington. The program offers no-cost home energy solutions—air-sealing, minor weatherization and consumer guidance—for income-eligible households and provides additional incentives for insulation, windows and other measures.
Abadi said the group’s goal in Torrington is 113 home energy solutions; 79 have been completed and the program hopes to install four heat pumps during the project window. Funding comes through Energize CT and utility-administered community partnership resources; the program pairs local outreach with contractors who complete the services.
Commissioners discussed outreach channels (senior center events, city newsletter, small-cities grant waiting lists) and suggested the nonprofit coordinate with the mayor’s office and economic development to publicize the sign-up link. Abadi agreed to provide income-eligibility thresholds and a one-pager or flyer with a sign-up URL for city distribution.
The commission did not take formal action but offered to help publicize the program through the city’s newsletter and senior-center contacts.
Representative quote: "Our goals are to have a 113 of these home energy solutions in Torrington. So far, 79 have been completed," Abadi said, noting the program is no-cost to income-eligible residents.
Ending: The nonprofit supplied sign-up links and contact information; staff and commissioners agreed to explore adding the outreach materials to the mayor’s newsletter and small-cities grant waiting lists.
