Institute For Sustainable Energy
The Institute for Sustainable Energy was opened in 2001 and focuses on sustainable energy education, serving as a source for sustainable energy information, assistance in sustainable energy policy making, and assistance in implementing sustainable energy solutions. The institute is located at 182 High Street. The current director is William Leahy.
Eastern Connecticut State University has a longstanding commitment to energy conservation and sustainability that dates back nearly two decades. Today, Eastern is working with UTC Power Corporation (UTCP) on a project that will increase energy efficiency at the University. Under a 10-year Energy Services Agreement (ESA), UTCP furnished and installed a PureCell Model 400 kW Class I combined heat and power fuel cell generating facility at Eastern.
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