Connecticut Energy: On The Line



Connecticut Energy:
On The Line

A Five-Part Documentary Series
Premiering February-June 2006

 

With fuel and electricity costs rising, the subject of energy is hotter than ever.

 

Connecticut Energy: On The Line is a 2006 series of five 30-minute documentaries and a town meeting broadcast – all designed to inform Connecticut's citizens about the complex topic of energy in an entertaining, educational and objective way.

Connecticut Energy: On The Line is produced by CPTV, in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC), with additional funding provided by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) and The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee. The program is part of CPTV's Connecting Our Communities initiative.

Each episode in the series features:
  • A Current Energy Topic
  • Reducing the Load
  • Energy Tips
  • The Next Generation
  • Treading Lightly

Connecticut Energy: On The Line is hosted by Carolee Salerno, who has hosted other CPTV programs including Energy: Connecticut's Delicate Balance. She is a former anchor and reporter for Fox 61 News.

 

Connecticut Energy: On The Line Broadcast Schedule

Episode One:
Premiere Date: Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 9 p.m.
Repeats Thursday, March 23 at 9:30 p.m.
The first episode of the series looks at what's behind rising electric prices
and explains the complexities of the energy market.

Episode Two:
Premiere Date:Thursday, March 23 at 9 p.m.
Peak Demand Issues and Transmission Constraints


Episode Three:
Premiere Date: Thursday, April 20 at 9 p.m.
Our Growing Need for Reliable Power
The Energy Movement on Campus

Episode Three deals with Connecticut's increasing need for reliable power. The program focuses on the importance of electricity from an economic perspective and discusses how advances in technology will require more demands on our energy infrastructure over the coming years. The Reducing the Load segment looks at the energy movement on school campuses across Connecticut. What is being done? How is it making a difference? Who is leading the effort? The program also focuses on what individuals and families are doing on a personal level to consume less energy and save money. These families are models for sustainability, "walking the talk" on a daily basis.


Episode Four:
Premiere Date: Thursday, May 18 at 9 p.m.
Repeat Dates: Sunday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 5 at 11 p.m. and
Thursday, June 15 at 8:30 p.m.
Benefits of Off-Peak Usage
Clean Energy Option Program
Reliability and Load Management
Energy Smart Home

As temperatures soar this summer, air conditioners will be cranking up the demand for electricity around the state. In 2006, New England's summer demand for power is expected to hit new highs. Part Four of Connecticut Energy: On The Line examines how peak demand affects our energy costs and infrastructure year-round, and looks at what some businesses and residents around the state are doing to reduce the load.

Connecticut Energy: On The Line is a five-part documentary series designed to inform Connecticut's citizens about the complex topic of energy in an entertaining, informative and objective way. The series is a Connecting Our Communities production of CPTV, in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Public Utility Control, series sponsor and Connecting Our Communities partner. Additional funding is provided by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund and the Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee.

In order to maintain a reliable supply of electricity – meaning no brownouts or blackouts – the generation, transmission and distribution of power all must be capable of meeting the maximum or peak demand of customers, as well as allowing a little extra for emergencies. However, in Connecticut, peak demands are reaching new highs every year.

Part Four of Connecticut Energy: On The Line shows how residents all over the state can reduce peak demand for electricity and save on energy costs by using appliances such as dishwashers, clothes washers, dryers, humidifiers and pool pumps in the evening rather than during the day. More information about what consumers can do to shift their energy use to "off-peak" hours is available by calling 1-877-WISE-USE.


Episode Five:
Premiere Date: Thursday, June 15 at 8 p.m.
Meeting Connecticut's Future Energy Needs
The Boom in Green Construction
A Look at How One Yale University Student Is Working to Reduce Our
Impact on the Environment
Getting Involved

Energy Town Meeting Panelists



Thomas M. Benedict
Former DPUC Commissioner

Jesse Stratton
Director of Government Relations
Environment Northeast
Daniel W. Allegretti
Vice President-Regulatory and Legislative Affairs
Constellation Energy Commodities Group, Inc.
Chairman of New England Energy Pool (NEPOOL)
Shirley Bergert
Director of the Public Benefits Task Force
Connecticut Legal Services
Daniel A. Weekley
Director, Northeast Government Affairs for Dominion-Generation Special Panelist
Lisa J. Thibdaue
Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs for Northeast Utilities-Deregulation Special Panelist

Edward A. Melchiori, P.E.
Conservation Special Panelist

 

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Production Credits


Connecticut Energy: On The Line is a production of CPTV, in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC), with additional funding provided by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) and The Bristol Resource Recovery Facility Operating Committee.

Producer: Jennifer Boyd
Executive Producer: Jay Whitsett, vice president for programming, CPTV
Host: Carolee Salerno