Get Help Paying for Heating Bills

Energy assistance is a program that helps people having difficulty paying the cost of heating their home. Through an intake and assessment process, Energy Assistance staff determine how TEAM and its services can best help lower energy costs. The goal of this program is to keep households warm and safe during the winter months.

Now is the time to think about applying to TEAM Inc. for assistance with winter heating costs. Families and individuals seeking financial help to offset their winter heating bills may apply beginning August 1, 2019.

Applicants are deemed eligible based on review of their total household gross income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation, social security, pension etc.; household size; and liquid assets. If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make a direct payment to their home utility heating provider or will pay for one or more fuel deliveries, based on eligibility, starting in November.

Both homeowners and renters who are residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance from TEAM.

To schedule an appointment with TEAM Energy Assistance, please call 203-736-5420 and follow prompts for Energy Assistance, or email energy@teaminc.org.

TEAM Inc. is a private501(c) 3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen our community by educating, supporting and empowering individuals and families. TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Naugatuck, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour, Waterbury and Woodbridge.

For more information about the TEAM Inc., visit us at www.Teaminc.org.

(This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.)

Get Help with Winter Heating Bills

DERBY- Now is the time to think about applying to TEAM Inc. for assistance with winter heating costs. Families and individuals seeking financial help to offset their winter heating bills may now apply.

Families and individuals may qualify for help if they fall below these income limits: $24,280 for a household of one, $32,920 for a two-person household, $41,560 for a three-person household, $50,200 for a four-person household.

Applicants are deemed eligible based on review of their total household gross income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation, social security, pension etc.; household size; and liquid assets. If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider.

Both homeowners and renters who are residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance.

To schedule an appointment, call 203-736-5420 and follow prompts for Energy Assistance, or in Milford, 203-783-3253; Woodbridge, 203-389-3429; Orange, 203-891-4787, and Bethany, 203-393-2100, ext.124.

(This is a press release from TEAM)

Attention Valley: Brief Power Outages Could Happen

The following is an announcement from United Illuminating:

During the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 19, United Illuminating will be conducting system testing at its electrical substation in Shelton to maintain the reliability of its energy grid. 

During this procedure, which will be conducted between 3 and 5 a.m., customers in Shelton, Derby, and Ansonia may experience a brief power outage. The outage is expected to last less than five minutes. Customers may wish to check clocks and electronic devices that typically need to be reset following an outage. 

This work is part of UI’s ongoing commitment to providing a safe, reliable energy grid that’s capable of meeting the needs of its customers and communities now and into the future.

Griffin Hospital to Offer Healing Workshop

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering area residents an opportunity to advance their Reiki training with a Reiki Level 2 Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sat., May 13.

 

Reiki Master Eileen Carino, RN-BC, and Mark Sampieri, RPh, will provide practitioners with the ability to perform emotional healing, to learn three of the four Usui Reiki sacred symbols, and to enhance their healing abilities. Reiki 2 attunement intensifies the energies introduced at Reiki 1. Participants must have completed Reiki Level 1 training and a minimum of 6 months Reiki practice.

 

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices. Reiki involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner’s hands to the patient. When channeled properly, this energy promotes healing by relieving energy blockages to the body. The practice of

Reiki is intended to bring balance to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

 

The cost of the Reiki 2 workshop is $125.

 

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by May 6. To register, call Laura Murphy, Planetree Services Supervisor, at 203-732-7466.

 

(This is a press release from Griffin Hospital)

Get Help with Winter Heating Bills

 DERBY - Families and individuals seeking financial help to off-set their winter heating bills may apply to TEAM for assistance.

 

Families and individuals may qualify for help if they fall below these income limits: $33,880.70 for household of one, $44,305.54 for a two person household, $54,730.37 for a three person household, $65,155.00 for a four person household.

 

Applicants are deemed eligible based on review of their total household gross income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation, social security, pension etc.; household size; and liquid assets, as shown through bank statements. If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider. 

 

Both home owners and renters who are residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance from TEAM.

 

To schedule an appointment with TEAM Energy Assistance, please call 203-736-5420 and follow prompts for Energy Assistance, or in Milford, 203-783-3253; Woodbridge, 203-389-3429; Orange, 203-891-4787, and Bethany, 203-393-2100, ext.124.

 

TEAM Inc. is a private,501(c) 3  non-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen our community by educating, supporting and empowering individuals and families . TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Naugatuck, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour, Waterbury and Woodbridge.

(This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.)

 

Gentile accepts green award for Derby

Pictured from left are DEEP Commissioner Rob Klee, John Smith, an intern in state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco's office, state Rep. Linda M. Gentile, and Pat McDonnell, a representative from United Illuminating. / Contributed photo

    The city of Derby was among 23 municipalities receiving grants for their work continuing the state’s march toward energy efficiency. 
    State Rep. Linda M. Gentile D-Ansonia, was joined by other town leaders to accept the “Bright Idea” grant of $5,000 from Clean Energy Communities, a program administered through Energize Connecticut. 
     Gentile represents Ansonia and Derby.

     “Derby has been recognized for its leadership in pursuing energy efficiency initiatives. Today's grant is simply one more example of our community's commitment to saving taxpayer money and improving quality of life,” Gentile said.

 “I thank United Illuminating for working with communities to identify ways to save on energy and their commitment to this program.” 

     Between January 2010 and December 2013, Derby saved 14,919,911 kilowatt hours of electricity and 12,944 centum cubic feet of natural gas. 
  The avoided emissions removed 7,385 tons of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) from the atmosphere or the equivalent of taking 1,288 cars off the road for one year.

   Derby qualified for the grant by:

·        Hosting light bulb exchanges at EcoFest where residents exchange incandescent bulbs for LED’s

·        Joined the Clean Energy Communities Program

·        Benchmarking all municipal and board of education buildings through an EPA Portfolio Manager

·        424 homes (8 percent of the community) have participated in residential programs

     Energize CT is an initiative dedicated to empowering Connecticut citizens to make smart energy choices. 

This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Gentile named to environment panel

     State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, has been appointed to serve on The Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference’s Energy and Environment Committee from 2013 through 2014.

Linda Gentile

     “As a member of the Energy and Environment Committee, I look forward to working with my regional colleagues to ensure that CSG/ERC will focus on the key policy issues that will promote a more competitive and affordable system for Connecticut, as well as the citizens in the 104^th district,” Gentile said. 

   “Committee membership also provides a unique networking opportunity for me, to share ideas and insights with my counterparts from throughout the Northeast region and bring test practices and resources to my constituents.”

     CSG/ERC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, located in New York City since 1937, serves legislative, executive and judicial branch officials in 11 Northeastern states. 

     Their policy staff supports nine areas of concern including Energy and Environment, economic development, transportation and education among others.

     “In this challenging economic climate, it is more important than ever that we receive and share information to promote our regional priorities at the federal level,” Gentile said.

     CSG/ERC’s mission is to promote successful state policy innovations, advocate multijurisdictional problem solving, advocate for regional interests at the federal level, offer leadership training and technical assistance and forecast policy trends that affect the Northeast.

This is press release from Gentile's office.

Therapeutic Touch workshop planned in Derby

Participants to learn energy healing

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering a basic level Therapeutic Touch workshop from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 26 in the hospital Dining Room, 130 Division St., for individuals interested in learning about this healing method.

Therapeutic Touch (TT) is an energy healing technique that is derived from the ancient practice of laying on of hands.
It has been taught to thousands of healthcare professionals and can help reduce pain and anxiety, expedite healing, and increase overall feelings of well-being.

The purpose of this basic level TT workshop is to explain the basic concepts and practice of TT, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.
The workshop is open to the public and there are no prerequisites to attend.

The workshop instructor, Holly Major, is an adult nurse practitioner and the TT Coordinator for Griffin Hospital. Major has been teaching TT since 2000 and is a qualified TT instructor through Therapeutic Touch International Associates, the international association of Therapeutic Touch.

Fee for the workshop is $100, and includes all class materials.
For information, or to enroll, contact Holly Major, 203-732-7104 or hmajor@griffinhealth.org.