Wilton Go Green is here to help our businesses take the next steps towards a more sustainable community.
SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY ADVANTAGE
The Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program allows qualified organizations (defined as using less than 1,000,000 kWh/year) to participate in a no-cost energy assessment provided by an Eversource-approved contractor. The contractor will make recommendations for energy-saving improvements and manage the installation of any recommendations chosen for implementation. The choice to implement is entirely up to the business and the cost of the improvements is paid for via rebates, subsidies, incentives and zero-interest on-bill payment plans, allowing the business or building owner to move forward with no out-of-pocket expense.
To schedule a 30-60 minute, no-cost audit for your business, non-profit organization or commercial property, please contact us at sbea@wiltongogreen.org.
“This summer with the Wilton Go Green SBEA program, my State Farm office received an energy audit, signed a contract for updated lighting and implemented the change in just a few weeks. It was a quick, easy and a straightforward process. Consequently, our lighting energy use has reduced by 76%, the program will pay for itself and we are benefitting from a more pleasant atmosphere – saving money in the long run." Karen O’Brien, State Farm Insurance
Refill Not Landfill Program
Wilton Go Green is excited to announce the launch of our newest program – Refill Not Landfill – a program designed to encourage residents to be part of the waste solution while supporting local businesses. Customers bring a clean, reusable cup or mug for refill at a participating local business OR purchase a reusable cup or mug from a participating retailer between April 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023, scan the QR code at the register and enter to win a monthly prize drawing.
If your business would like to participate in the Refill Not Landfill program, please contact us at refill@wiltongogreen.org.
Center for EcoTechnology Waste Assistance
The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) Waste Assistance program helps businesses reduce food waste by identifying prevention, recovery, and diversion solutions for surplus food. CET conducts an on-site or virtual meeting to learn more about a business and its unique needs, then provides a customized report with recommendations, all at no cost to the business or institution. To learn more, visit https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/ctwasteassistance/.
LIVE GREEN CT
Live Green CT is a 501c3 nonprofit that works to support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through metric driven programs and initiatives. In the space of EV charging, our team can assist in connecting businesses to EVSE site analysts, utility personnel, and charging management companies.
Our team has the skills and knowledge to assist your business in finding the funding opportunities available to you for an EVSE project. We provide technical assistance through the resources we are provided by National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) as well as our project lead coalition East Tennessee Clean Fuels.
Contact Daphne Dixon or Claire Abate for more details.
Commercial Compost Programs
In Connecticut, 23% of all garbage sent to the incinerator is food waste. Diverting our food waste is a simple, yet impactful step in reducing greenhouse gasses polluting our air and instead puts our food back to the soil as compost where it belongs. Both https://www.blueearthcompost.com and http://www.curbcompost.org provide commercial compost services in Wilton. Contact either company today to learn how your business can feed the Earth, not the Landfill.
OTHER BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS
CT Green Bank
The Connecticut Green Bank utilizes private sector investors to offer low-cost, long-term financing options for business and residential clean energy projects, including energy efficiency upgrades, solar programs and energy storage solutions. Visit https://www.ctgreenbank.com/ to learn more.
C-PACE
Wilton has opted into C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy), a financing structure funded through the Connecticut Green Bank, which allows commercial building owners to borrow money for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other green upgrades. The loan is repaid through a special assessment placed on the property tax bill through the Town of Wilton, giving owners a low-cost, long-term financing option. C-PACE works for nearly any type of commercial property, including manufacturing facilities, offices, retail establishments, houses of worship, nonprofits, and other commercial buildings.
Visit https://www.ctgreenbank.com/building-solutions/c-pace/ to learn more.
Food Rescue U.S.
Food Rescue US uses a web-based app and a network of volunteers to transfer fresh food surpluses from local businesses to local social service agencies and organizations in need. If your business would like to donate surplus food through Food Rescue US, simply reach out to local Fairfield County co-site director Haley Schulman at haley@foodrescue.us or 800-280-3298 ext 10.
Upstream Solutions - Chart Reuse
Chart Reuse is an analytics platform by Upstream Solutions to help food service companies shift from single-use disposables to reusables, identifying the environmental and financial impacts of making the switch. Learn more by visiting https://upstreamsolutions.org/blog/chart-reuse.
WGG Sustainability in Business Certification
How does a business receive certification?
The Wilton Go Green Sustainability in Business Program celebrates local Wilton businesses and organizations that embody green practices. Businesses who participate are provided an ample list of sustainable practices that they can select from creating healthy work environments for their employees and their surrounding community.
Certification lasts for a two-year period and businesses can participate in one of two levels of the program: a Green Level and Platinum Level. Categories for instituting green practices include energy, education, transportation, water, indoor/outdoor environment, and food service (where applicable). A sampling of practices that can be achieved include providing recycling bins in break rooms to installing drip free faucets to removing disposable plastics like utensils and straws.
Qualifying businesses receive:
- a certificate of recognition and decal to display proudly in a visible work area
- logo visibility in Wilton Go Green digital channels including Facebook, Instagram and its website
- a visible listing of sustainable companies in all community events hosted by Wilton Go Green
We'd love to talk to you about our program and get your business certified!
Please reach out to us at info@wiltongogreen.org
Meet our Platinum Certified Businesses
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Properties
Wildbloom
Wilton Congregrational Church
Woodcock Nature Center
Meet our Green Certified Businesses
Good Morning Wilton
Milly & Sissy
Wilton Hardware