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Operation Fuel provides emergency assistance to Connecticut residents struggling to pay energy and utility bills, and advocates for energy affordability.

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This is the best run energy assistance program anywhere. The staff is outstanding! I not only add a dollar every month to my Eversource bill, but I also make donations above and beyond. There is no other local nonprofit that I have more confidence in than OpFuel.

Chris Herb, Connecticut Energy Marketers Association

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No one should be cold in winter. Sometimes, people fall through the cracks. Operation Fuel is the safety net …

Daniel Canavan, Avangrid/United Illuminating

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To have Operation Fuel come in was a god-send. They prevented shutoffs. No one wants that.

Bartley Halloran, The Metropolitan District

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Last week, Operation Fuel joined the TEA (Tenant Energy Advocacy) community event held in partnership with PURA (the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) in New Haven. The event aimed to raise awareness and understanding of rental tenants' concerns regarding energy burden. Attendees shared stories about the growing concern of energy affordability and efficiency. PURA Chair, Marissa Gilett, explained its process and how tenants and residents can get involved. #NewHaven #CT #energy #affordability ... See MoreSee Less
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Spring is here! 🌻⁠Enjoy more fresh air by taking a moment to clean or replace your home's air filter. It's easy to overlook, but changing your filter regularly can have some huge bonuses, including:⁠1. Improved Air Quality: a clean air filter captures more dust, pollen, pet dander, and other airborne particles. This means fresher, cleaner air for you and your family to breathe. ⁠2. Energy Efficiency: A dirty air filter can restrict airflow and force your HVAC system to work harder to heat or cool your home. Regular cleanings help your system run more efficiently, saving energy and money on your utility bills. ⁠A dirty air filter is the main cause of most HVAC or air conditioning system malfunctions. Even if it doesn't look dirty, it's a good idea to replace your filter every 1-3 months. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is #WorldWaterDay. As we reflect on the importance of access to clean water, we must face some difficult truths. ⁠In Connecticut, over the past two decades, water bills have increased at a rate faster than inflation and more than any other utility bill, including natural gas, electricity, and phone services. The cost of our utilities is among the highest in the nation. ⁠Access to clean water isn't just a convenience; it's a financial burden on working people that continues to escalate. Thousands of CT households and millions across the globe struggle to get by. ⁠We cannot survive without access to clean water. On an individual level, the lack of access to water can have a ripple effect across all areas of life – from personal hygiene to the ability to cook or keep a household clean. ⁠At the community level, water can bring together different water users or ‘rightsholders’ – often from different ethnicities or religious groups – around a common cause and provide an entry point for dialogue, reconciliation and peacebuilding. UN-Water Learn more about energy burden and affordability across the state from our 2023 study at operationfuel.org/veicmap. Visit the World Water Day website to understand the impact of the global water crisis: un.org/en/observances/water-day ... See MoreSee Less
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Low Income Discount Rate

Watch former Executive Director of Operation Fuel, Patricia Wrice discuss how she introduced the Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR) to help CT rate payers with the energy bills.

Shared Clean Energy Facility Program

Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) Projects provide locally generated, renewable, low-carbon clean energy. The energy from these clean energy projects will benefit all of us in Connecticut for generations to come. In order to more directly share the benefits of these new facilities, some customers will receive a credit on their electric bill. For more information on how to participate in the program, click here. To apply online, visit Eversource or UI’s SCEF program websites or to download and fill out the enrollment form, please click the button below.