Who We Are

Mission
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund promotes, develops, and invests in clean energy sources for the benefit of Connecticut ratepayers.

Vision
Connecticut will lead the nation in attaining a sustainable balance of energy production, economic growth and environmental impact.

History
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund was created in 2000 by the Connecticut Legislature. CCEF is administered by Connecticut Innovations, which has a long track record of making successful investments to advance emerging technologies. CCEF alone has funded more than $100 million in projects, commitments and program allocations statewide.

Governance and Funding
CCEF’s programs are funded by a surcharge on residential and commercial electric bills. The fund is overseen by the 15-member Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Board, which approves the overall Comprehensive Plan, policies, programs and funding. For a full description of CCEF's legislative mandate, see Section 16-245n of the Connecticut General Statutes by clicking here.

Comprehensive Plan
The state legislature requires the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Board to develop a comprehensive plan that outlines strategies to support renewable energy sources and related enterprises, and to stimulate demand for renewable energy. The CCEF Draft Two-Year Comprehensive Plan is now available. The CCEF Board will be accepting comments via mail, email, and at three public hearings that will be held during the public comment period.  Click for more information.

CCEF's Impact on Connecticut
CCEF’s impact has been felt far and wide in nearly every community across the State. CCEF has enabled the installation of clean energy systems; has boosted the number of individuals and organizations buying clean energy; and is supporting the development of new energy technologies. To learn more, please click here to download CCEF Talking Points - 4th Quarter of FY 2010.  This document is also available en Español.

Annual Report of Activities of the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund During Calendar Year 2009
Calendar year 2009 was an active year for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Not only did the fund experience significant growth in the number of projects approved, but the fund launched two new programs and hosted or participated in numerous events, outreach activities and new partnerships. The year also included some governance changes, including the election of a new chair and the appointment of two new board members. Please click here to download a copy of CCEF’s Annual Report of Activities for 2009, prepared for the Energy and Technology Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly.