Services provided by Generation Power CT

• • Provide fuel assistance grants of up to $500 toward a future delivery for income-eligible households
  • Provide utility assistance grants of up to $500 for a past-due balance for income-eligible households meeting payment history criteria
  • Partner with Aquarion Water Company, Connecticut Water Company, and the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) to support water assistance programs year-round
  • Work with state legislators and elected officials at the Connecticut State Capitol to build support for energy assistance
  • Advocate for Connecticut residents at the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
  • Conduct community-based research to better understand how energy burden affects Connecticut residents, especially our most vulnerable, and use that research to push sustainable solutions
  • Partner with community-based organizations to provide energy systems related remediation and upgrades that remove barriers for income-eligible families to pursue long-term energy efficiency improvements
  • Host an annual Power and Purpose Luncheon, an event that brings together leaders of the community to discuss energy issues.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Successfully rebranded to Generation Power CT with a launch event and media coverage.
• Held the inaugural Power and Power luncheon, an event that brought together leaders of the community to discuss energy issues in October 2025.We hope this will be an annual event.
• Advocated for the low-income discount rate that was passed by the state legislature and went into effect on January 1, 2024. Households with incomes at or below 60% of the state median can receive a discount of 10% off their total electric bill each month and households earning up to 160% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible to receive a 50% discount off their bills.
• Published a study on Connecticut energy affordability produced by VEIC (Vermont Energy Investment Corporation) in 2023.
• Hosted the 2023 Connecticut Energy Expo in Hartford, which brought together partners who showcased renewable energy and energy efficiency strategies.

How has TANGO impacted your Organization:

TANGO has made a real difference for our organization. Every session we’ve attended has given our team something meaningful, whether that’s a new idea, a helpful tool, or just the spark we need to keep moving forward. In person events are especially powerful, offering us space to learn, recharge, and connect with people who truly understand this work. We leave feeling seen, encouraged, and better equipped to support the communities we serve.