January 23, 2026
CTECS is making strategic investments in energy efficiency that lower operating costs, modernize infrastructure, and align with Connecticut’s climate goals.
From lighting upgrades to solar generation and student transport vehicle electrification, these projects deliver long-term savings while providing hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Nine schools are undergoing LED lighting upgrades through a no-cost partnership with Eversource, replacing outdated fixtures with energy-efficient systems that cut electricity use and maintenance costs. Students and graduates are actively involved in these projects, gaining real-world skills.
Seven solar installations across the state will generate 4.6 megawatts of renewable energy, saving nearly $6 million over their lifetimes and reducing carbon emissions by roughly 2,290 metric tons annually.
CTECS is also adding electric student transport vehicles to its fleet through the Connecticut Green Bank’s Fleet Electrification Accelerator, lowering fuel and maintenance costs.
New facility construction, such as Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, incorporates geothermal, advanced HVAC, and solar-ready design, demonstrating how sustainability is embedded from the start.
These initiatives show that targeted, well-planned investments reduce costs, cut emissions, and equip students with skills critical for Connecticut’s clean energy future.
An electrician installs a new LED light fixture in the hallway of Eli Whitney Technical High School.
Cheney Tech celebrates the ground breaking of a new solar carport installation project.
CTECS staff and staff officials stand outside a new, electric student transport vehicle at Norwich Tech.