Health, Safety & the Environment

A great resource for information on Connecticut energy issues is the Connecticut Energy Guide published by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (“CTLCV Education Fund”).  It provides both homeowners and businesses with good tips for reducing their energy usage and energy costs.  For example, if you install solar electric or solar water heating systems in your home, you may be eligible for a partial federal tax credit and a  sales and use tax exemption from Connecticut.  If the perusing the Energy Guide whets your appetite for a more indepth analysis of ALL of the environmental issues facing Connecticut residents  today, take a look at the Connecticut Environmental Briefing Book, which is another publication of the CTCLV Education Fund.  The briefing book, which is prepared in conjunction with environmental groups throughout the state, lays out in detail all of the policy issues involving our state’s natural resources. It discusses everything from beverage container recycling to clean cars.  The Briefing Book is required reading for every state legislator and grass roots activist. The mission of the CTLCV Education Fund, 501(c)(3)  is to strengthen Connecticut’s environmental movement through education and by involving citizens in state and local public policy decisions regarding the state’s natural resources.  Altlhough the CTLCV Education Fund, and its sister organization, CTLCV, which is directly involved in electoral politics, often fly under the public’s radar screen, elected officials are well aware that their failure to obtain CTLCV’s endorsement at election time can make or break their candidacy among environmental voters.