State Rep. Bill Aman and Department of Public Utility Control at the Senior Picnic

Robert "Bob" Derosa from DPUC speaks with a woman about energy efficiency at the South Windsor senior picnic.

SOUTH WINDSOR – State Representative Bill Aman and two representatives from the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC), Sally McCartin and Robert Derosa, informed attendees at the annual South Windsor summer Senior Picnic on Thursday, July 22 in the Enes Community Senior Center of ways to be green this summer. Representatives from DPUC handed out reusable bags with tips on energy efficiency, consumption reduction and government assistance programs.

“Many of us have heard about government programs like ‘Cash for Clunkers’ or rebates being offered for increasingly energy efficient homes, but a lot of people don’t realize the State of Connecticut is offering a variety of different assistance programs and rewards for being green,” said Rep. Aman.

Hundreds attended the annual picnic and asked questions of Rep. Aman and the DPUC representatives. With energy costs in Connecticut being some of the highest in the country, many people asked how to save on energy costs and how the government could help consumers. Most were surprised to learn about their potential savings and the many government programs available.

“Helping the environment is the right thing to do and better for us all in the long run. At the end of the day, being green saves green. With a few little every day habits or home investment, it’s easy to join the thousands trying to make the environment a better place to live for us all,” said Rep. Aman.

The Enes Community Center is located at 150 Nevers Road. For those who were unable to attend but would like to know about green energy initiatives or any information relating to state government, please contact, Representative Bill Aman, at 1-800-842-1423 or email Bill.Aman@cga.ct.gov.

This was featured in the Hartford Courant.