Craig Henrici - Mayor of Town of Hamden

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Craig Henrici 2005 - Present 2750 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 203-287-7100 www.hamden.com

The Town of Hamden, CT has developed a Local Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well commit to a 20% reduction in emissions by 2010. Many of the opportunities identified in the Local Action Plan are being implemented or are currently in feasibility analysis. Highlights include LED traffic signals, a 4kw solar installation, bio-diesel fuel purchase, an anti-idling ordinance, significant progress in a fuel-cell installation, and exploration of methane to energy facility at the former Town landfill. The Town was CT's first municipality to sign on to the EPA's Community Energy Challenge.

Snapshot of Cool Achievements

• 2007: Bio-diesel Fuel Purchase and Commitment to EPA Community Energy Challenge.
• 2007: Installation of 4kw Solar Array.
• 2006: Grant for Hybrid Vehicle Purchase Secured
• 2006: Ant-Idling Ordinance established.
• 2005: Commitment to a 20% reduction in emissions by 2010
  in conjunction with the CT Clean Energy Fund.
• 2005: Development of Local Action Plan.
• 2005: LED Traffic Signal Replacement.

A Cool Quote

"While the Federal and State Governments have made recent progress in addressing reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, it is imperative that local government does its part to act on the groundswell of support for emission reductions by grassroots organizations and community members."