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like power quality, rates and competitive energy suppliers. Our
people are focused on helping you better manage your energy while
connecting you to solutions for savings.
SERVING THE NEIGHBORHOODS
WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK
Our organization plays a vital role in the health and economic
well-being of the communities we serve. Through the Eversource
Foundation and other corporate contributions, we partner with local
and regional organizations in communities throughout our service
territories. Last year, that included providing more than $5 million in
grants and $60 million in Connecticut tax credits to support nonprofit
organizations and important regional activities.
We also invest more than $1.2 million in local Chambers of
Commerce, civic and economic development organizations to
support small businesses with the resources they need to thrive.
In 2017, Eversource was again proud to serve as the title sponsor
for the Eversource Hartford Marathon. Its more than 75,000
participants, spectators and volunteers generate more than $14
million in economic development opportunity for the state of
Connecticut. We're pleased to continue that support in 2018.
We also partner with the Travelers Championship on the Eversource
PGA TOUR Player Experience for Junior Golfers, and proudly host
the Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games at our location in
Windsor, Conn. At these and other events during 2017, Eversource
employees volunteered nearly 6,000 hours in Connecticut.
SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION
We work hand-in-hand with external partners to be stewards of the
environment. We know that perhaps the most critical opportunity for
us to be a catalyst for change and opportunity is in the clean energy
arena, where we can bring more clean, affordable and sustainable
energy to New England.
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