March 2026 E-News20260304122444

March 2026 E-News

CourtneyMarch 4, 20260 comments
March Cycle for Emergency Energy Applications Now OpenGeneration Power CT (GPCT) has launched our fourth and final Emergency Energy Assistance cycle o...
Generation Power CT Announces Final Emergency Energy Assistance Cycle of Fiscal Year20260302235908

Generation Power CT Announces Final Emergency Energy Assistance Cycle of Fiscal Year

CourtneyMarch 2, 20260 comments
Hartford, CT—February 26, 2026—As energy bills continue to strain household budgets across Connecticut, Generation Power CT (GPCT) announced today the...
January 2026 E-Newsletter20260130101922

January 2026 E-Newsletter

CourtneyJanuary 30, 20260 comments
Rising Electricity Costs Leave Connecticut Families Struggling to Stay WarmAs winter settles across Connecticut, thousands of households are facing a ...
Generation Power CT Joins Town of East Hartford to Promote Energy Savings for Residents20251110145155

Generation Power CT Joins Town of East Hartford to Promote Energy Savings for Residents

CourtneyNovember 10, 20250 comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2025Funding awarded through the Energize ConnecticutSM Community Partnership InitiativeEAST HARTFORD, CT – Generatio...
(Video) Hartford Organizations Receive Funding from Ratepayers to Boost Energy Efficiency Projects20251009122012
Sponsors of Energize Connecticut award 17 organizations with Community Partnership Initiative opportunity20251009115957

Sponsors of Energize Connecticut award 17 organizations with Community Partnership Initiative opportunity

CourtneyOctober 9, 20250 comments
Participants receive grants to promote energy efficiency programs in their communities NEW BRITAIN, Conn., September 30, 2025 – Energize Connecticut S...
Zero Income Form: If you are not currently working or receiving any financial assistance.20250904140009
Self-Employment Form: If you are self-employed.20250703080055

Self-Employment Form: If you are self-employed.

CourtneyJuly 3, 20250 comments
If you are self-employed or working without formal paystubs, use the following form. GPCT Self-Employment Form...
Friends and Family Form: If you are receiving financial support from friends or family.20250703080014

Friends and Family Form: If you are receiving financial support from friends or family.

CourtneyJuly 3, 20250 comments
Use the following form if you are receiving support from friends and family. GPCT Friends and Family Form...
Statewide Nonprofit Operation Fuel to Rebrand beginning July 1.20250626090913

Statewide Nonprofit Operation Fuel to Rebrand beginning July 1.

CourtneyJune 26, 20250 comments
Statewide Nonprofit Operation Fuel to Rebrand beginning July 1. Hartford, CT —June 27, 2025—Operation Fuel is proud to announce a new name and identit...
Unlocking the Potential of Energy Efficiency for Healthy Communities in New Haven20250615143734
GPCT CEO, Perkin Simpson, speaks against proposed elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) with U.S. Senators Blumenthal and Murphy, DSS Commissioner Barton Reeves20250516161320
To better support CT families in need, we submitted written testimony requesting an annual funding increase for emergency assistance. S.B. 1560 April 16, 202520250416190035

To better support CT families in need, we submitted written testimony requesting an annual funding increase for emergency assistance. S.B. 1560 April 16, 2025

CourtneyApril 16, 20250 comments
Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee Public Hearing Operation Fuel Testimony on S.B. 1560 Public Hearing April 16, 2025   Finance, Revenue and ...
We provided emergency energy assistance for Connecticut’s most vulnerable households at the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Public Hearing, March 10, 202520250310140210

We provided emergency energy assistance for Connecticut’s most vulnerable households at the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Public Hearing, March 10, 2025

CourtneyMarch 10, 20250 comments
Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Public Hearing, Monday, March 10, 2025 Submitted by Gannon Long, Chief Program & Policy Officer, Operation Fuel, I...
Every day, our staff hears from clients experiencing medical challenges. We testified on their behalf on Sec. 6, H.B. 7088 on March 6, 202520250306140617

Every day, our staff hears from clients experiencing medical challenges. We testified on their behalf on Sec. 6, H.B. 7088 on March 6, 2025

CourtneyMarch 6, 20250 comments
Energy and Technology Committee Public Hearing Thursday, March 6, 2025 Submitted by Mike Turaj, Public Affairs & Policy Advisor, Operation Fuel, I...
CT’s energy costs are too high for many families to afford; it’s essential to invest in reliable programs like Operation Fuel to help. Testimony for S.B. 647, March 6, 202520250306140443

CT’s energy costs are too high for many families to afford; it’s essential to invest in reliable programs like Operation Fuel to help. Testimony for S.B. 647, March 6, 2025

CourtneyMarch 6, 20250 comments
Energy and Technology Committee Public Hearing Thursday, March 6, 2025 Submitted by Mike Turaj, Public Affairs & Policy Advisor, Operation Fuel, I...
Operation Fuel’s Emergency Assistance Program to Close for New Applications on February 2820250227093101

Operation Fuel’s Emergency Assistance Program to Close for New Applications on February 28

CourtneyFebruary 27, 20250 comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact: Roxanna Booth, 860-243-2345 x 3322, media@operationfuel.org Operation Fuel’s Emergency Assistance Program to Clo...
We testified in favor of investing in a state program that addresses health and safety barriers, helping income-eligible households to maintain healthy and safe living conditions. H.B. 6926, Feb. 18, 202520250218140914

We testified in favor of investing in a state program that addresses health and safety barriers, helping income-eligible households to maintain healthy and safe living conditions. H.B. 6926, Feb. 18, 2025

CourtneyFebruary 18, 20250 comments
Click here to watch the testimony on CT-N Energy and Technology Committee Public Hearing Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Submitted by Mike Turaj, Public Af...
Recognizing how unexpected price shocks can hit consumer budgets, we testified in support of removing PFAs from the water supply by spreading out costs over time. H.B. 6777, Feb. 4, 202520250204172520

Recognizing how unexpected price shocks can hit consumer budgets, we testified in support of removing PFAs from the water supply by spreading out costs over time. H.B. 6777, Feb. 4, 2025

CourtneyFebruary 4, 20250 comments
Click here to watch the testimony on CT-N   Testimony from Operation Fuel Chief Executive Officer, Perkin Simpson – February 4th, 2025. Energy an...
CT’s Operation Fuel flooded with requests for assistance as resources decrease20250127102801

CT’s Operation Fuel flooded with requests for assistance as resources decrease

CourtneyJanuary 27, 20250 comments
READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE   CT’s Operation Fuel flooded with requests for assistance as resources decrease Connecticut Public Radio | ...
Operation Fuel’s Emergency Utility and Energy Assistance Programs for CT Residents to Open January 2720250122094308

Operation Fuel’s Emergency Utility and Energy Assistance Programs for CT Residents to Open January 27

CourtneyJanuary 22, 20250 comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Roxanna Booth, 860-794-0729, Roxanna@operationfuel.org Operation Fuel’s Emergency Utility and Energy Assistance P...
Operation Fuel announces Perkin Simpson as new CEO20240904093914

Operation Fuel announces Perkin Simpson as new CEO

CourtneySeptember 4, 20240 comments
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Courtney Jackson, 860-243-2345 x 3317 Operation Fuel announces Perkin Simpson as new CEO Hartford, CT – The Board...
Operation Fuel Shows Support During The Appropriations, Energy & Technology and Human Services Committee Public Hearing20240813172622

Operation Fuel Shows Support During The Appropriations, Energy & Technology and Human Services Committee Public Hearing

CourtneyAugust 13, 20240 comments
Testimony from Operation Fuel Chief Program and Policy Officer, Gannon Long – August 13, 2024 Click here to watch the full testimony on CT-N Esteemed ...
Operation Fuel & Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises Win Grant for Energy Efficiency Outreach in Bridgeport20240318100251

Operation Fuel & Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises Win Grant for Energy Efficiency Outreach in Bridgeport

CourtneyMarch 18, 20240 comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Operation Fuel & Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises Win Grant for Energy Efficiency Outreach in Bridgeport Funding awa...
Operation Fuel Supports S.B. 384, An Act Concerning The Low-Income Energy Advisory Board20240314173601

Operation Fuel Supports S.B. 384, An Act Concerning The Low-Income Energy Advisory Board

CourtneyMarch 14, 20240 comments
Testimony from Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Advancement Officer, Roxanna Booth – March 14, 2024 Operation Fuel supports the language chan...
Operation Fuel Supports H.B. 5439, An Act Concerning Heat Pump Adoption and H.B. 5438, An Act Concerning Energy Efficiency Funding and Programs20240314173425

Operation Fuel Supports H.B. 5439, An Act Concerning Heat Pump Adoption and H.B. 5438, An Act Concerning Energy Efficiency Funding and Programs

CourtneyMarch 14, 20240 comments
Testimony from Operation Fuel Policy & Public Affairs Associate, Mike Turaj – March 14, 2024 Dear Co-Chairs Rep. Steinberg, Sen. Needleman, Rankin...
Operation Fuel Opposes Section 4 of H.B. 5426 An Act Concerning Fuel Vendor Reimbursement Under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program20240314173035

Operation Fuel Opposes Section 4 of H.B. 5426 An Act Concerning Fuel Vendor Reimbursement Under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

CourtneyMarch 14, 20240 comments
Testimony from Operation Fuel Policy & Public Affairs Associate, Mike Turaj – March 14, 2024 Dear Co-Chairs Rep. Gilchrest, Sen. Lesser, Ranking M...
Operation Fuel Opposes H.B. 5441- An Act Concerning Utility Shutoffs for Certain Customers as Currently Written20240314172728

Operation Fuel Opposes H.B. 5441- An Act Concerning Utility Shutoffs for Certain Customers as Currently Written

CourtneyMarch 14, 20240 comments
Testimony from Operation Fuel Policy & Public Affairs Associate, Mike Turaj – March 14, 2024 Operation Fuel appreciates the opportunity to provide...
Testimony on H.B. 5004, An Act Concerning The Implementation of Certain Climate Change Measures20240308173323

Testimony on H.B. 5004, An Act Concerning The Implementation of Certain Climate Change Measures

CourtneyMarch 8, 20240 comments
Testimony from Operation Fuel Policy & Public Affairs Associate, Mike Turaj – March 8, 2024 Co-Chairs Rep. Gresko, Sen. Lopes, Ranking Members Rep...
Opinion: CT government stepped up to prevent heating crisis20240307103257

Opinion: CT government stepped up to prevent heating crisis

CourtneyMarch 7, 20240 comments
READ ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE  Opinion: CT government stepped up to prevent heating crisis by Roxanna Booth The residents of Connecticut won this Valenti...
Operation Fuel provides written testimony for Governor’s Bill 979, Public Hearing before Environment Committee20230227233349

Operation Fuel provides written testimony for Governor’s Bill 979, Public Hearing before Environment Committee

CourtneyFebruary 27, 20230 comments
Governor’s Bill 979, Public Hearing before Environment Committee 2/27/23 An Act Promoting Energy Affordability, Energy Efficiency, and Green Cities Te...
Operation Fuel provides written testimony for SB 7, follow up to “Take Back Our Grid Act” first passed in 2020.20230227232408

Operation Fuel provides written testimony for SB 7, follow up to “Take Back Our Grid Act” first passed in 2020.

CourtneyFebruary 27, 20230 comments
Testimony SUPPORTING Raised Bill 966 and SB 7 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Submitted by Gannon Long, Policy & Public Affairs Director, Operation Fue...
2022 Connecticut Clean Energy Industry Report20220615151128

2022 Connecticut Clean Energy Industry Report

CourtneyJune 15, 20220 comments
2022-Clean-Energy-Industry-Report...
2017 Home Energy Affordability Gap Study20170615151343

2017 Home Energy Affordability Gap Study

CourtneyJune 15, 20170 comments
2017-ConnecticutHEAG-11-27-17-RDC-edits...