The City of Bridgeport has established an Energy Improvement District to promote the planning, development, and funding of energy-related activities. The Board seeks to promote the BGreen 2020 plan to increase the efficiency of energy use in the City of Bridgeport, and attract commerce and industry.
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“The Energy Improvement District is a major priority of our BGreen 2020 initiative. It will help lower energy costs, support renewable energy development and attract new businesses opportunities for the City of Bridgeport,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “The creation of an Energy Improvement District is ambitious and challenging but thanks to the collaborative efforts of the team of experts and stakeholders we’ve assembled I am confident that this project will be a success and will have a positive impact on the City’s future.”
The EID Board has begun examining the following projects on behalf of City:
The Energy Improvement District allows Bridgeport to generate and sell local renewable power and buy power in bulk to reduce costs.
Anaerobic Digester- The Board is exploring the idea of constructing an anaerobic digester at one of the City’s waste water treatment plants to increase the efficiently of the waste water plants, reduce green house gas emissions and save the City money by reducing the amount of waste that needs to be hauled away for disposal.
Solar Photovoltaic Array - The Board is exploring the development of a solar photovoltaic array on the existing Seaside Park Landfill site. The Board is considering joining with a potential Third Party Owner or entering into a Power Purchase Agreement.
Energy Supplier Services- The Board has solicited proposals from Energy Suppliers licensed in the State of Connecticut to provide a service contract package for City residents and businesses to help reduce energy costs on their monthly utility bills.
BRIDGEPORT ENERGY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS – 2011
Bruce Gallo (D) – appointed to EID
Term Expires 12/31/13
Adrienne Houel (R) – appointed to EID
Term Expires 12/31/14
Osman Shabazz (D) – appointed to EID
Term expires 12/31/11
Carl Horton (D) – appointed to EID
Term expires 12/31/15
Daniel Donovan – EID ex-officio
John Santa – EID ex-officio
Mayor Bill Finch – EID ex-officio
City Internal, Voting Board Members
Lisa Trachtenburg, Legal Support Non-voting
Andrew Nunn, Chief Administrative Office. Designee: Ted Grabarz, Sustainability Director
Charles Carroll, Director of Public Facilities. Designee: John Cottell, Utilities Manager of Public Facilities
Lisa Trachtenburg, Legal Support Non-voting
Donald Eversley, Director of OPED. Designee: Edward Lavernoich, Deputy Director, OPED
The purpose, responsibilities, and structure of the Energy Improvement District are outlined in the
city ordinance (13.10).