Ridgefield Action Committee for the Environment

Work has just begun on developing Ridgefield’s Energy Action Plan (REAP).  This project is being carried out by community volunteers and requires the help of people from all sectors of the community- residents, businesses, schools, churches, government.  Find out how you can be involved by coming to a plan meeting on August 11th @ 7:30 pm . . . → Read More: R.E.A.P. to help Ridgefield Sow Savings

Connecticut is one of only six states nationwide whose residents will get this first opportunity to purchase the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors’ first mass-market electric vehicle.  To read the article in the New Haven Register go . . . → Read More: Big Win for Bringing Electric Vehicles to CT

Ridgefield is one of 14 Connecticut communities that will participate in the “Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,” a project slated to receive a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.  Aimed at enabling residents to increase energy efficiency and clean energy installations in their homes, the project will provide education, incentives, assistance  and online . . . → Read More: Federal Grant Supports “Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge” in Ridgefield

Now there is a place to recycle those soft drink cans and water bottles as you enjoy downtown Ridgefield. Thanks to Boy Scout Alex Hance of Troop 431, eight new recycling bins now stand beside the wrought iron trash bins in downtown Ridgefield. For his Eagle Scout project, Alex secured funding for the bins . . . → Read More: Recycling Bins Installed on Main Street!

This Wednesday, June 23, at 7:30 PM, RACE will be presenting the results of Ridgefield’s greenhouse gas inventory at the Board of Selectmen meeting in Town Hall. All are welcome . . . → Read More: What’s Ridgefield’s Carbon Footprint?

Is your business being attacked by energy leaches? Read on to . . . → Read More: Green Real Estate: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

The recycling center is located at 55 South St, Ridgefield. For more information, please . . . → Read More: Where’s the Recycling Center?