Former Bridgeport landfill goes green - Westfair Communications

1382194_10151957601704015_780219413_n — Mayor Bill Finch announces new energy park at Captain’s Cove Seaport.

A former Bridgeport landfill will be the new site of a green energy park for either solar, fuel cell or wind installations.

City and state officials announced plans Oct. 24 as a part of Mayor Bill Finch’s BGreen 2020 initiative to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The park is located near Captain’s Cove Seaport across Cedar Creek from Seaside Park.

The project, supported by United Illuminating, is estimated to produce enough energy to power 3,000 homes per year. The park will be UI’s first project built and owned under its Renewable Connections Program.