This past December Groton Utilities and Bozrah Light and Power were able to “give back to the community” by use of the State of Connecticut  Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program. Through this program Groton Utilities and Bozrah Light and Power were able to make the following contributions to local non-profit organizations:

Groton Utilities:

• Town of Groton Community Center - $144,230.77

Bozrah Light and Power:

• The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SCADD) $150,000

 Town of Groton Community Center:

Groton Utilities is pleased to share that, through the State of Connecticut’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA), we presented the Town of Groton with a check for more than $144,230.77 to support the replacement of the HVAC system at the Groton Community Center.

The Groton Community Center (GCC) is the former Fitch Middle School, a 70-year-old building that was closed in 2011. Renovations to meet code requirements have taken place in three sections of the school. The HVAC split units will replace standard window air-conditioning units throughout the facility.

The NAA program allows organizations like ours to invest in energy-efficient projects through a state tax credit program, helping communities improve facilities while reducing energy use. The Groton Community Center, run by the Town of Groton Parks and Recreation Department, hosts hundreds of programs involving thousands of participants, and we’re proud to play a role in making this important space more comfortable, efficient, and welcoming for everyone.

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SCADD):

SCADD requested $150,000 for the purchase and installation of a new Generac 70 KW 120/208 volt, three phase, generator and a new Generac 22 KW 120/240 volt, single phase, generator along with transfer switches and underground feeds for each.

This will ensure that in the case of power outages residential dormitories do not lose power. SCADD has used the Neighborhood Assistance Act over the years to help transform their campus in Lebanon into an attractive, safe and functional facility.

The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) has been providing quality treatment services to people seeking recovery since 1966. To accomplish its mission, SCADD will address all aspects of the treatment process. The treatment process will include cost effective Outpatient, Detox and Residential Treatment Services. No person at the acute level of care will be turned away regardless of their ability to pay, or the number of times they present themselves.

Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program

The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses who make cash contributions to these entities.

Through this program non-profit organizations can apply for funding through the state for assistance paying for energy conservation projects. Groton Utilities and/or Bozrah Light and Power can then help pay for specific projects from the state approved projects list via a state tax credit. An organization can receive a maximum of $150,000 in a single year through the program. The total amount for the program according to the State of Connecticut is five million dollars. Projects defined as meeting energy conservation criteria can receive up to a 100% credit. Groton Utilities/Bozrah Light and Power only support requests that are 100% funded through the tax credit.

For information more information on this important state program and on how to apply visit the Neighborhood Assistance Act program on the state website.