Operation Fuel

Before installing a heat pump, it’s crucial to weatherize your home for maximum efficiency! Operation Fuel’s Better Homes and Buildings Program helps low to moderate income households by providing support to remove barriers from a home that would prevent heat pump technology from working to its fullest capacity ???? ? ? Proper insulation, sealing drafts, and upgrading windows can make your heat pump work better and save you money on energy bills. ?? If you want to learn more, register for our virtual Energy Savings Workshop on Tuesday, October 29th at 6PM!?Energize Connecticut ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eX8QZns7

Operation Fuel was honored to attend our partner's, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven’s 45th Annual Meeting! ?? It was an inspiring evening celebrating 45 years of impact, community development, and collaboration. We’re grateful to have connected with so many passionate individuals working to make a difference in housing and energy security.? ???? Thank you to NHS New Haven for your dedication and for inviting us to be part of this special event! ????

Our team had a wonderful time attending the Avon Greater Together Fund event at the Avon Free Public Library! ?? It was inspiring to connect with other organizations who, like us, received grants to help support Avon residents in need. We’re proud to be part of such a caring community and grateful for the opportunity to share our mission of providing energy and utility assistance. A big thank you to the Avon Greater Together Community Fund for hosting this impactful event! And thank you to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for establishing Greater Together Funds for each of the 29 towns they serve ?? ??

Join Operation Fuel, Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises/The Green Team, and Energize Connecticut for an informative virtual workshop on Tuesday, October 29th at 6 PM! This workshop is tailored to low-to-moderate-income homeowners to learn how heat pumps can enhance home comfort and reduce energy costs. Gain insights into installation, heating and cooling benefits, and available incentives to make your home more energy-efficient and eco-friendly ??? To register and let us know you're attending, go to: https://fb.me/e/63FE1Onkl

?? Happy Energy Efficiency Day! ?? Energy Efficiency Day is an annual awareness event that supports and promotes the numerous benefits of energy efficiency to meet basic energy needs, lower your energy burden, and reduce pollution. Are you ready to take control of your energy costs and make your home more efficient? ?? Our upcoming Heat Pump Workshops are designed just for you! ?? You'll learn everything you need to know about heat pump technology, how it works, and the ways it can help you save on those monthly energy bills. Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing more details soon on how you can register to attend but for now, share this post with someone who you know would benefit from this workshop & sign up for our e-newsletter to be the first to know the details! operationfuel.org/news

TODAY!?? Join us at 1PM for an exciting webinar on the newly released Climate Smart Technologies in Connecticut Affordable Housing report! ?? Learn how innovative solutions can make housing more energy-efficient and sustainable. ?? Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive deep into the future of affordable, eco-friendly homes. To register now and be part of the conversation, go to: https://lnkd.in/eEeuPV3P

????Join us for a webinar with Operation Fuel's Chief Operating Officer, Darlene Yule, as she shares insights from our latest report on climate-smart tech and affordable housing ??? Hear from our research team and Clean Energy Group on resilient power for vulnerable communities. ??? Plus, an affordable housing partner will share their experience exploring renewable energy solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to explore how renewable energy can empower our communities! To register, go to: https://lnkd.in/gyq5wvwE

Shoutout to Central Connecticut State University for taking a huge step toward sustainability! They've just installed a solar table on campus, giving everyone a cool spot to charge up with renewable energy ?? It’s awesome to see CCSU making real moves to go green and create a brighter future. Plus, who doesn’t love an eco-friendly place to chill and power up? Way to go, CCSU! ?? To read more about it, go to: CCSU shines light on sustainability with new campus additions | fox61.com

?? Thank you so much to Travelers Championship Birdies For Charity Program ?? We had an amazing time sharing our stories, our mission, and our gratitude with the Travelers Championship and all the wonderful nonprofits who took part in this incredible program! ?This initiative helps so many across Connecticut, and we’re beyond proud to be a part of the Birdies for Charity Program! ??We can’t wait to participate again in 2025! ??

?? Our latest report, Climate Smart Technologies in Connecticut Affordable Housing, reveals how power outages affect residents’ mental health and the use of home medical devices and highlights the socioeconomic barriers contributing to health and energy-related stress. With 10 key recommendations, the report aims to guide future building codes and planning, ensuring residents’ needs and reliance on electricity are prioritized. Operation Fuel’s Community Engagement Project Assistant, Claire Lee, talks about these three key takeaways for future building codes and planning, ensuring residents’ needs and reliance on electricity are prioritized. Special thank you to our project partners, supporters, and participants! Connecticut Green Bank, Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, Clean Energy Group, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew Mais!