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Job Posted 4-7-08

 

Re:         Position for Marketing and Communications Assistant

The MetroHartford Alliance and the Hartford Business Improvement District are seeking an experienced individual to support the marketing and communications responsibilities of both organizations.  The job description along with the salary and benefits information are set forth below. We would welcome any candidates you recommend and ask that you forward this memo to any qualified individual you think might have an interest.  Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to Monica Marchese, at mmarchese@metrohartford.com
MetroHartford Alliance
Marketing and Communications Assistant

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Senior Director of Marketing and Communications (50%) and Executive Director, Hartford BID (50%)

Alliance Responsibilities and Accountabilities
· Provides support to Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, writes for newsletter as well as editing newsletters.

· Provides basic graphic support, including Alliance flyers and advertisements.

· Assists in preparation of presentation materials, including materials for meetings.

· Collaborates with IT and Senior Director of Marketing and Communications on Website content and brand.

· Helps manage media, including use of Vocus Software.

Hartford BID Responsibilities and Accountabilities
· Provides support to Executive Director, Hartford BID, writes for newsletter as well as editing newsletters

· Manages organization website including content development, site enhancements and troubleshooting.

· Writes organization newsletter and weekly electronic communications.

· Develops and maintains comprehensive events calendar for District.

· Coordinates promotions including new business/retail promotion, events and other marketing and promotion vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· 3-5 years marketing/communications experience preferably in a non profit or membership organization.

· Strong knowledge of Downtown Hartford, its business leaders and organizations as well as its  cultural and entertainment organizations and assets.

· Strong writing and editing skills as well as hands on design skills and proficiency with various software layout programs to produce flyers, invitations, newsletters, banners, etc.

· Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, public relations or related field or equivalent experience. Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Extremely well organized with ability to handle multi-task assignments and meet tight deadlines

· Working knowledge of Greater Hartford area, media and organizations.

· Strong attention to detail

· Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Market Pricing Range- $37,000-48,000 depending on experience plus health insurance, 401k, and related benefits programs

Karen Routhier
Executive Assistant
MetroHartford Alliance
31 Pratt Street - 5th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
860/525-4451 (x200)
860/293-2592

Job Posted 2/13/08

 

Information Technologies Professional -  

Hartford

 

 

Overview:

United Reporters, Inc., is a high-tech court reporting, videography and document management business.  Our nationwide network of Certified Court Reporters is supported by a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Service Center, and our in-house technology and production departments provide web-based transcript and document databases that assure quality transcripts are delivered on time and at an affordable cost.  From first-class reporters to real-time web-streamed depositions and online searchable databases, United Reporters is America’s choice.  For more information, visit www.unitedreporters.com.

 

Position Requirements:

Learning our business is the first priority and will involve time spent in the office and in the field with our employees, court reporters, videographers and customers.  The work in our office involves maintaining our current LAN.  Work on implementing a WAN for satellite offices is an important priority as well as directory maintenance and solving hardware/software problems for office and field personnel and installation of videoconferencing. 

 

Our high-tech telephone system needs studying and advice as to how to apply its many features to our business.  A very important part of the Information Technologies Professional’s work is researching new technology as it applies to our business and recommending and installing the proper hardware and software to allow real-time transmission of hearing proceedings to our main office for instant transcribing.  It is estimated that 30+ percent of this individual’s time will be devoted to research about new technologies and implementation and contact with field personnel and customers in the proper usage of new technologies.

 

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years experience are required.  A passion for research and new technologies is highly desirable.

 

A competitive salary, benefits package and paid holidays and vacation are available.   

 

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Marge Cunningham by mail to United Reporters, 43 Woodland St., Suite 200, Hartford, CT 06105 or email to mcunningham@unitedreporters.com or by fax at 860-727-8731.

 

Job ID number: 10021989

View other job listings on the CT Job Central website at www.jobcentral.org/ct.

2/13/08

 

 Job Posted 1/26/08

 

 

 

 

Contact Info:             AdmorEyes, LLC

Victoria Hughes

Wallingford, CT  06492

203-269-5869

victoriaahughes@aol.com

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Company:                   AdmorEyes LLC, Connecticut’s Small Business Directory provides advertising, marketing and networking tools which help small businesses get exposure, recognition, and connections throughout Connecticut via a printed directory and events.

 

Product:                      Directory, full color, 8 ½ x 11

                                    All small businesses purchase the same size ad = ¼ page (3 ½ x 4 ½)

April 2008 printing = 10,000 directories.

500 business categories have been identified and targeted for the April printing

Only 1 business per business category permitted in the April Directory

 

Position:                      Independent Sales Representatives – 8 weeks (February & March 2008)

                                   

Location:                    No restrictions on areas in Connecticut

 

Sales Target:              5 sales per week

(per sales rep)

                                                           

Skills:                          We are seeking individuals who:

 

·         Are ambitious enough to exceed targets and want to make money

·         Are great communicators, and like people

·         Know how to recap benefits, and sell a product

·         Can work independently

·         Can listen and analyze needs

·         Are competitive & highly motivated

 

Compensation:                       $100.00 per ad sold (based on target of 5 per week = $500.00 commission per week)

                                   

Bonus:                         Sell 10 ads within 1 week, receive a $250.00 bonus

                                    Sell 15 ads within 1 week, receive a $500.00 bonus

                                    Sell 20 ads within 1 week, receive a $1,000.00 bonus

 

Responsibility:                        Work on your own schedule

Call on prospective customers to solicit ad orders based on list of business categories provided.

Review marketing & advertising benefits with prospective customers

Quote ad price, complete ad order form, and obtain customers signature

Insure paperwork is received in the AdmorEyes office in a timely manner to facilitate payment of compensation.

Job Posted 1/23/08

Chief Marketing Officer

Business & Legal Reports Inc. (BLR), a specialty publisher of compliance and training products for small and mid-size businesses, is recruiting for the position of Chief Marketing Officer. The position is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of the company’s sales and marketing channels. Primary sales channels include consultative selling, telemarketing, direct mail, online and print catalogs. Additional responsibilities include circulation management and the customer service group.

The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the Executive Team.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred. Ten years P&L experience in a multi-media direct response environment, and proven success in providing executive level direction, support and leadership. B2B and/or training or publishing experience is desirable.

To apply, please forward resume and salary requirements via email to careers@blr.com, or via fax to (860)510-7247. EEO

 

Legal Editor

Shoreline publishing company seeks a Legal Editor to research, write and edit compliance book(s), newsletter(s) and web-based products and materials. This position requires a detailed understanding of employment law. Strong writing, research and interpretive skills are a must. Law degree or equivalent experience required. BLR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Send resume and writing samples to Business & Legal Reports, Human Resources Department, 141 Mill Rock Road East, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 or email careers@blr.com. EEO

Job Posted 1/9/08

Position Title: Manager, Mechanical Systems Integration & Analytical Engineering

Reports to: VP, Engineering
Company: Industrial 
Location: Southwestern, CT
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Direct and manage the power plant mechanical integration engineering, design/drafting and analytical engineering of the company’s products.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
Education: Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS a plus.
 
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in product design, drafting and analytical engineering. Seasoned professional with proven track record of successfully managing product engineering and design/drafting teams (must have managed at least 15+ direct/indirect reports). Strong mechanical engineering experience. Must have experience with engineered equipment (power plants, pumps, gas turbine plants, large machined equipment, etc.). Successful track record of making improvements in engineering processes.
 
Special Knowledge: Mechanical Engineering, design management experience a must. Demonstrated CAD/drafting management and product configuration control experience. Experience with engineering change management, interfacing with procurement, manufacturing and service organizations. Experience in computational stress and flow analysis required. Familiarity with design process management, participation in configuration control change control boards. Experience in project management.
 
Special skills: Detail-oriented, team player with demonstrated track record in participating on high performance teams. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent communication skills required. Highly collaborative. Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of departments and personalities. Passion for developing design processes and initiative for continuous improvement. Results oriented. Proactive. Change agent with a desire to learn. Extrovert who engages others. Uses judgment in undertaking educated risks. Reacts well to challenges and stress – comfortable working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment.
 
Certifications/licenses: none required; however, a Professional Engineering License is a plus.
 
Responsibilities:
bulletManagement of the power plant mechanical systems integration engineering, design drawing development and analytical engineering department.
bulletParticipation in production Change Control Board.
bulletOverall Power Plant Design Integration, BOM development, equipment layouts, site layouts, ship loose packaging definition, design review execution and drawing package releases.
bulletManage Higher Level Mechanical Discipline Support, such as Equipment Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Piping Engineering, CFD, Heat transfer, and FEA.
I look forward to hearing from you.  In advance, appreciate your assistance.
Thanks.
 
Karla
 
Karla Hammond
KMH Consulting
860-267-2690 
karlahammond@sbcglobal.net (please respond by email)

Job Posted 12/21/07

Development Consultant Position

The New Haven Chorale, a dynamic award winning organization of 100 auditioned and professionally conducted singers, seeks development consultant to manage and implement a formal development program.  The program’s goals are to double annual giving and to build endowment to ensure long term financial sustainability for the Chorale’s music performance and outreach projects in the community. 

The Board of
Directors has completed a Strategic Planning process to set fundraising goals, and is already working with 2 volunteer development professionals in program design.  The current need is for experienced individual to manage and implement the program including identifying prospects and managing new fundraising activities and programs in partnership with the Board, Executive Director and the Music Director.

Interested parties please contat the Chorale at business@newhavenchorale.org or call (203)776-7664   by January 9, 2008.
 
Mary Benfer
Executive Director
New Haven Chorale, Inc
P.O. Box 910
Branford CT 06405
(203)483-8542

Job Posted 11/30/07

Job Posted 10/26/07 

International Payroll Services Manager (in Hartford, CT for major financial services / insurance organization)

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the International Payroll Administration function for an expanding business in multiple countries. Duties include vendor management for payroll and tax compliance, direct interaction with third party payroll providers for local national payrolls and expatriate payroll administration. Duties also include, but are not limited to, time and attendance record keeping, HR data management, payroll funding, accounting duties and related payroll reporting. This position reports directly to the Head of HR Service Delivery and works closely with other Human Resource departments, Corporate Tax and third party service providers.

SKILL OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
5-7 years payroll administration and tax experience in multiple countries, (European Union, Republic of Ireland, Asia Pacific and Middle East)
Strong vendor management skills
Knowledge of expatriate payroll administration
Experience with multiple payroll programs and HR Data management systems
Solid understanding of legal aspects, tax and social law of foreign countries
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Merger and Acquisition experience
Command of English language and other languages a plus
Strong customer service skills
Ability to lead, build relationships and be a team player
Proven track record of process improvement and increasing productivity through the use of technology
Systems integration and project management experience
Knowledge of auditing and accounting in a payroll and tax environment


ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Bachelors or University degree
Overtime may be required in peak periods

 

Compensation Range: $64300 - $82900

Bonus Potential: 15 %

Travel: 10-25%

Excellent & Comprehensive Benefits

 

If qualified, please email your resume as a Word document attachment to: RichD@dmjsearch.com

Job Posted 10/26/07 

Laser Print Operations Manager (in Newington Connecticut)

 

A major direct mail processor in Newington Connecticut, a leader in their industry with a reputation for fast-turnaround, quality, unique abilities to problem solve and for impressive results, is seeking a Laser Print Operations Manager. This management-level position requires an individual with experience managing a diverse team of production resources in an operational environment, knowledge of the direct mail and printing industries, and a high regard for character and honesty.

 

Candidates with experience in managing a department of manufacturing production equipment that is computer controlled also will be considered.

 

The individual selected for this position will need to hit the ground running bringing at least seven - ten years of experience to the task. He or she must possess solid written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds. The candidate has demonstrated leadership, an aptitude for learning quickly and is highly motivated.

 

Additional skills/experience desired:

·        Hiring experience as a manager of 20 or more individuals;

·        Experience with print production equipment, especially high-speed continuous feed lasers

·        Innovative, able to think quickly and creatively to solve problems;

·        Project management and strategic thinking.

·         Experience and knowledge of Group 1 and /or GMC PrintNet software desired

 

DMJ Search and the client companies it represents share a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Our companies will continue recruitment, employment, compensation, terms, conditions, and privileges of employment of qualified persons without regard to gender, race, age, sex, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals shall be judged solely on their job-related aptitude, training, skills and performance. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Our companies are pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

 

If you feel you are a candidate worthy of consideration, please forward your resume as a Word document attachment and salary requirements to: RichD@dmjsearch.com

Job Posted 10/23/07

The Board of Trustees/Community Technical Colleges has announced an opening for Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services.
You can access information on this postion by contacting them at 860-244--7600 or accessing their web site at www.commnet.edu
Sal Galasso, CTDOL Business Services

 

Job Posted 10/8/07

System Technical Supervisor I Plant - East Division, Technical Operations, Newtown, CT

details at http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/charter_new/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=548185

Job Posted 10/3/07

Subject: Celebration Foods, New Britain - hiring key employees for start-up operations

 

Hello Job Club Facilitators:  PLEASE SHARE WITH THOSE WHO MAY BE QUALIFIED & INTERESTED. 

 

Per our New Britain CTWorks Office, Celebration Foods (Carvel ice cream) is in the process of hiring key employees to head up their new manufacturing plant in New Britain.  These seven positions (with 33 openings on first or second shift) are listed on CT JobCentral (see below).  Preference must be given to local candidates.
 
 
 
JOB OPENINGS POSTED ON JOBCENTRAL:  http://www.jobcentral.org/ct  (via company name search ~ type in “celebration foods”)
 
first acquired 2007-10-9 5:06 PM
first acquired 2007-10-11 12:46 PM
Lead Cake Decorator  (4 openings – 2 on 1st shift & 2 on 2nd shift)
first acquired 2007-10-9 4:36 PM
first acquired 2007-10-9 5:16 PM
first acquired 2007-10-9 5:16 PM
Decorator Trainer  (6 openings – 1st shift)
first acquired 2007-10-9 4:56 PM
Decorator Trainer  (6 openings – 2nd shift)
first acquired 2007-10-9 4:56 PM
first acquired 2007-9-21 1:56 PM
first acquired 2007-8-30 12:16 PM
 
 
Thank you for passing on the info.
 
Andrea Slusarz, Rapid Response Coordinator
CT Dept. of Labor, 200 Folly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT  06109-1114
phone: 860-263-6588; fax: 860-263-6039

 

Job Posted 10/3/07

Vice President of Sales- Consumer Products

 

The Company: Manufactures and markets high quality, high performance, branded consumer personal care products for active men in hostile environments- particularly professional tradesmen, home DIY enthusiasts and sportsmen. The six product line combines innovative and patented technology with special skin care formulation expertise to provide uniquely effective men’s skin repair and maintenance.

 

The product line is currently sold through home centers, hardware stores, and contractor supply outlets  with the expectation of entering mass distribution after building initial product credibility with tradesmen, consumers and retailers.  Northern New Jersey location.  Private equity funded.

 

The Position:  An experienced and highly entrepreneurial Vice President of Sales is needed to become a key member of the management team. Reports to the President.  The executive will build an efficient organization of direct sales, brokers and rep groups to support a $100Mill/ year company. 

 

Qualifications: The successful candidate is now a Vice President or Director of Sales, Business Team Leader, or Senior Account Manager at a branded consumer products company, who is prepared to assume leadership of building a major entrepreneurial opportunity.  Retail experience in the home center/ hardware markets a definite plus. Prefer someone currently living in metro-New York, tri-state area.

 

Compensation: Total compensation is a starting base salary of  $125,000 with a substantial performance based bonus incentive plan identified.  The position and long-term incentives package has been designed to attract a superior candidate.

 

Contact: email only to Company Principal- jlisher@aol.com

 

 

Job Posted 9-14

CDW-G the government division of CDW: www.cdw.com. We are hiring for many positions, mostly sales in Shelton, CT, but some technical as well. We also are hiring foe positions in VA, NJ and IL.

 

IF anyone is interested in learning more, feel free to contact me. I have been with the company for a while.

 

David Grillo, Pricing Analyst

Contracts, CDW-G

David.grillo@cdwg.com

Job Posted 9-14

Location: Need to be based in CT, within commuting distance of our client's office just north of Hartford. Responsible for sales throughout the U.S.

Position: Develop and manage a distributor network in addition to direct sales. Handle all phases of customer contact. Provide customer training, provide after sale follow up and product support.

Required: Must live in the appropriate area and be willing to travel 25-50%. Experience with electron microscopy or digital imaging is strongly preferred. Must have technical training and be a "hands-on" with the technology. Background can be in the science, materials engineering, or digital imaging. Also must have SOME sales background, whether it was part time, retail, etc.

Salary: Base of 25-35k, plus commissions of 30-35k. Realistic first year between 55-70k, depending on the base salary you receive. Full benefits

If you have interest in this opportunity, please reply with a Word Doc resume. If after review of your resume I believe you would be a good fit for this opportunity, I will give you a call and we can discuss the position further. I will entertain any questions that you might have through email. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request!

Jarrett Hoffman, National Account Manager
The Life Sciences & Instrumentation Group
Email: jhoffman@mribaltimore.com

Management Recruiters of Baltimore-Timonium
Website: www.mribaltimore.com
Phone: 410 252-6616 x287 - 866 277-4049 toll free

Job Posted 9-7

Sales Vice President Position Description  - Wharton Innovative Products, LLC

The Company: Recently formed to manufacture and market high quality, high performance personal care products for active men- particularly to the professional tradesmen, do-it-yourself home improvers and sportsmen. The product line is based on using innovative technology plus special skin care formulation expertise to provide uniquely effective men’s skin care repair and maintenance. The company launched its initial product line in the fall of 2007, aimed at achieving distribution initially in home centers and hardware stores.  The expectation is to enter mass merchandisers after one-two years of building product credibility with consumers and retailers. The private-equity financed company is headquartered in Northern New Jersey.  To help ensure the company mission, an experienced and highly entrepreneurial Vice President of Sales is needed to become a key member of the management team.

 

The Position:  The executive we seek will report directly to the President/ CEO.  He/ she will create and implement a sales strategy for the company’s branded product line that initially focuses on entering home centers, hardware stores, paint stores, etc. After the introductory year, the company will prepare for a branded national entry into Home Depot/ Lowe’s.  Longer term, we expect to enter the mass merchandiser and drug chain channels.  The executive will lead sales of new branded product entries, and will build a sales force of direct and rep groups to support a diverse sales base of $100million per year.

 

The position will be responsible for all sales policies, initiatives, personnel and execution of the business plan.  He/ she will be accountable for meeting volume, profit and share objectives for the product lines managed. The person will ensure that product sales forecasts, merchandising, delivery schedules and customer inventory are in alignment.  This executive will play a key role in the formulation, development and implementation of the company’s short term and long term strategic plans. 

 

Qualifications: The successful candidate is now most likely a Vice President, Associate VP of Sales or Director of Sales at a branded consumer products company, who is ready to assume leadership of a major entrepreneurial opportunity.  The person is expected to come from a mass distribution based product marketer, with retail experience in the home center/ hardware markets a definite plus.  The individual will be a proven skilled sales and marketing executive, with demonstrated high entrepreneurial energy, capable of functioning on their own.

 

The executive will have experience with selling-in of a new brand entry, including managing development of a  retail store merchandising organization.  Some experience with non-traditional retail such as auto supply stores (e.g., AutoZone), warehouse club stores (e.g. CostCo), etc. would be of value.  The person will be highly ethical, competitive, customer oriented and capable of instilling trust in customers and colleagues.  Superior written and oral communication presentation skills are required. An undergraduate degree is a must, with an MBA a plus. 

 

Compensation: Total cash compensation will consistent of a base salary of  $125,000 with a major performance based bonus incentive.  The position and long-term incentives package has been designed to attract a superior candidate.

 

Job Posted 9-7

 

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP® - Financial Sales Professional

 
The Northeast Business Center of the Principal Financial Group is seeking financial sales professionals to work with owners and key employees of growing businesses to provide executive benefits, retirement planning, financial and investment strategies, business continuation and estate planning.
 
The companies of the Principal Financial Group are leading financial-services providers committed to serving the needs of both business and individual markets.  Through the Principal Financial Group, you have access to our full-service broker dealer and registered investment advisor, Princor Financial Services Corporation. If interested please contact Catherine Ernsky at 203-840-0255 X 205 or forward you resume to ernsky.catherine@principal.com.
 
We offer:
 

·        High-quality financial products and services

·        Business and executive benefit specialists skilled in financial needs analysis, who will work with you, your clients and their advisors

·        Marketing assistance, case consultation and customized design

·        Presentations prepared for your clients

·        Comprehensive training programs

·        An industry-leading compensation package that includes start-up financial assistance for applicants new to the industry and an expense
         allowance for experienced producers   

·        Full benefits package including pension plan and 401(k)

·        The reputation of the Principal Financial Group as a FORTUNE 500® company, with over 120 years of experience and among the leading
         service providers in the 401(k) marketplace.

·        Unlimited earnings potential

 

Qualifications:
 

·        More than 5 years work experience

·        Income history in excess of $40,000

·        Seeking Independence

·        Great at building relationships

·        Must have, or be willing to obtain, Life and Health insurance license as well as NASD 6 and 63 licenses

 
 
Catherine Ernsky
Recruiting Director
Principal Financial Group
501 Merritt 7, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851
Ph:203-840-0255 X 205

Job Posted 9-4

Subject: FuelCell Energy of Danbury HQ Torrington Mfg - company hiring at both locations

 

Please share with your Job Club participants -- from the article…FuelCell’s headquarters and research and development facilities are in Danbury, while its manufacturing operations are in Torrington.  The company has been hiring at both locations, beefing up its employment levels because of Project 100 and because of its increasing visibility worldwide.

Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 10:43 AM
Subject: FuelCell Energy of Danbury could cement its position as the world’s leading commercial fuel cell manufacturing company
 
Fuel cells get juiced -- Danbury company rides the new current
FuelCell Energy of Danbury could cement its position as the world’s leading commercial fuel cell manufacturing company by doubling the world’s capacity of fuel cell output during the next few years if the state’s Department of Public Utility Control accepts six FuelCell projects submitted under the state’s Project 100.

 

“This is a very large step forward for FuelCell Energy and the fuel cell industry,” said Frank Wolak, FuelCell’s vice president, of the projects being forwarded by the state’s two utilities to the DPUC. “The total installed capacity of commercial fuel cell power plants worldwide is about 50 megawatts to 60 megawatts,” Wolak said. The six Project 100 FuelCell projects now in the hands of DPUC total 67.7 megawatts (MW). “This is the first visibility of multimegawatt power plants in the world,” he said. “When this comes to fruition, Connecticut will more than double the worldwide fuel cell capacity to date.”
 

The six FuelCell projects ­ four of them in Fairfield County ­ were among 11 projects chosen by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund earlier this year and forwarded to the state’s two utilities for analyses. Three of them, two at 19.6 MW each and one at 13.7 MW, will be the largest fuel cells in the world. All three will be located in Fairfield County.

 

“We manufacture large-scale fuel cell power plants,” said Wolak. “We view ourselves as a world leader in the large, multimegawatt fuel cells and high-efficiency fuel cells. There’s no one in the world that comes close to the type, size and commercial status of our fuel cell technology.”

One other fuel cell ­ a 1 MW project by United Technologies in Hartford ­ was included in the 11 that Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) and United Illuminating analyzed and forwarded to the DPUC Aug. 22.
 

“We don’t give a thumbs up or a thumbs down on any of these,” said Mitch Gross of CL&P’s communications department. “Our participation in the process is very limited. All we do is analyze them for cost to the consumer and possible savings to the consumer.”

 

Anita Steeves of United Illuminating said the cost-benefit analysis of the projects “shows that the Connecticut utility customers will pay a premium associated with the development of these projects.” But “the long-term thought is that over time the renewable resources will stabilize prices as we displace the need for fossil fuel generation,” said David Goldberg of the DPUC.

 

“Most renewable resources are more expensive to develop and build, but once they’re built, the fuel cost is typically less than fossil fuels,” Goldberg said. And although fuel cells use natural gas, its use is more efficient in a fuel cell, he said.

 

Worldwide visibility

The General Assembly mandated that 100 MW of renewable energy generation ­ later beefed up to 150 MW ­ be under contract with the state’s two public utilities by 2008. CL&P and United Illuminating will buy power from the renewable sources approved by the DPUC. “FuelCell Energy can get one or two or all of them selected,” Goldberg said, although chances are all of the 11 projects will be approved. The state’s legislature mandated that all the Project 100 initiatives be determined by the end of this year.
 

Once contracts are negotiated, he said, it could take anywhere between two and five years “before these things are up and running.” And although some projects have already moved through the permitting and site-plan process, “we’re still looking out several years before you’ll have operational projects.”

The FuelCell power plants “can solve electric grid congestion while reducing the need for new tr