As a result of strong demand for funding through the On-site Renewable DG Program, $11.75 million in new funding was added to the program, raising the total program funding from $21 million to $32.75 million.

Other program enhancements include:
* Increase in the maximum subsidy per project from $2 million to $4 million;
* Availability of grants of up to $50,000 per installation to support site-specific technical and financial feasibility studies; and
* Increase in the premium available to projects located in Southwest Connecticut from 1?/kWh to 2?/kWh for solar PV projects and 1.5?/kWh for projects involving other clean energy technologies.

For more information regarding the On-site Renewable DG Program, please visit the CCEF website at www.ctcleanenergy.com.


About the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)
CCEF was created by the Connecticut General Assembly and is administered by Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public organization. CCEF promotes the development and commercialization of clean energy technologies; the creation of clean energy supply; and the demand for electricity from clean, renewable sources in Connecticut in order to strengthen Connecticut's economy, protect community health, improve the environment, and promote a secure energy supply for the state. CCEF's funding comes from a surcharge on electric ratepayers' utility bills.

About Connecticut Innovations, Inc. (CI)
Connecticut Innovations is a quasi-public organization dedicated to driving a vibrant, entrepreneurial, technology-based economy in Connecticut. CI stimulates high-tech growth by investing in: early-stage Connecticut technology companies; university/industry research collaborations; technology transfer; and, clean energy initiatives through the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. CI also fosters collaboration among government, business, non-profit and academic organizations to advance technology growth and promotes public policies consistent with CI's mission. Since 1995, CI has been the state's leading investor in high technology and clean energy, investing over $180 million in companies, projects and programs. For more information on CI, please visit www.ctinnovations.com.
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