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December 12, 2024

New CT program offers small manufacturers help to cut power costs, harness green energy

Contributed Representatives from the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing, Connecticut Green Bank, Connecticut Sustainable Business Council, and Legrand at the GreenGain launch event.
By Harriet Jones

The state of Connecticut is launching an effort to help small manufacturers improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable power into their operations.

GreenGain is a year-long pilot program that will provide training, expertise and financial resources with the aim of helping businesses boost growth and competitiveness.

The program is an initiative of the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Manufacturing, partnering with the Connecticut Sustainable Business Council and Connecticut Green Bank.

It’s funded through the state’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund.

GreenGain will provide monthly training sessions in the areas of sustainability and green manufacturing, and put small companies in touch with larger manufacturers that have robust corporate sustainability programs. 

Manufacturers will also receive consulting support to implement sustainability practices, perform energy audits, and complete energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects.

“Connecticut manufacturers have always known the impact of energy costs. Now, they face increasing pressure from their customers and stakeholders to integrate sustainability and resiliency into their operations,” said Connecticut Green Bank’s vice president of financing programs Mackey Dykes. “However, many of the smaller manufacturers don’t have the time, resources, or funding to explore improvement projects.”

“GreenGain provides small manufacturers with a clear roadmap and much-needed resources and support to build more sustainable and resilient operations,” said Heather Burns, CEO of the CT Sustainable Business Council.

West Hartford-based Legrand North America, a specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is one of the companies that will provide expert training and mentorship to program participants. 

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