The United States Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $8 million to hydroelectric power plant projects in Connecticut, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont under the Rural Energy for America Program, including $275,000 to Putnam Greenpower’s project in Connecticut.

A hydroelectric plant at the former Wilsonville Mill site in Thompson could produce enough energy to provide a year’s worth of electricity to more than 50 homes, according to a proposal.

Officials from the Groton-based company, eGen LLC, said that unlike large hydropower systems that require faster water, tides or dams, the eGen system works in slow-moving water, is environmentally friendly and does not kill animals and plants that get sucked into revolving blades. via The Day – When making electricity, local company takes its time.
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BRIDGEPORT, CT – Bridgeport’s emerging green collar economy will be the topic of discussion during the Green Market Exposition taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Barnum Museum, 820 Main St., Bridgeport.  http://www.greenmarketexposition. org SEE YOU THERE!!! The Green Market Exposition will look at local sustainability and feature
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THOMASTON — A Greenwich engineer wants to study the feasibility of installing hydroelectric turbine generators at Thomaston Dam. via Proposal to harness Thomaston Dam power The Republican-American. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on
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