The City of Middletown is among the Connecticut
municipalities to be recognized on October 30th at the New Britain
Museum of American Art for achieving certification as a Sustainable CT
community. The City met high standards
in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the
prestigious Silver certification.
Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and
supports communities in becoming more efficient, resilient, and inclusive, announced
its 2019 certified communities this week.
“On behalf of the City of Middletown, we are delighted to
participate in the Sustainable CT program and receive its highest honor, a Silver
Certification. More than that, Middletown’s team is recognized for driving
genuine and innovative sustainable practices that will serve the City for a
long time”, said Mayor Daniel T. Drew.
In its application for Sustainable CT certification, Middletown
demonstrated significant achievements in actions in nine sustainable impact
areas ranging from inclusive community building, thriving local economies, and
vibrant arts and culture to clean transportation and diverse housing. Middletown successfully completed actions
included recognition of strong Complete Streets progress, energy planning, arts
and culture, implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency, .
“The Sustainable CT program has helped us take stock of our
strengths and opportunities while driving positive sustainable actions,
including a focus on equity and its importance for creating a sustainable
future”, said Michael Harris, the City’s Energy Coordinator.
Certification lasts 3 years, with the state’s first cohort
of municipalities certified in 2018.
Collectively, forty-seven municipalities, over 27% of the state’s
communities, have earned Sustainable CT certification. Certified communities span every county and
include some of Connecticut’s largest cities and smallest towns.
“Congratulations
to our 2019 certified Sustainable CT communities,” said Lynn Stoddard,
Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern
Connecticut State University, which administers the program. “We are inspired by your leadership and eager
to share your accomplishments in building efficient, thriving, and resilient
communities.”
A
program that empowers municipalities to create high collective impact for
current and future residents, Sustainable CT is managed under the leadership of
the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Sustainable
CT is philanthropically funded, with strong support from its three founding
funders: the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, the Common Sense Fund, and the
Smart Seed Fund.
The
City of Middletown and other certified communities will also be recognized on December
3 at the Annual Convention of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.
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