Events & Trainings

Discover CONNSTEP-led trainings and partner-hosted events focused on strengthening manufacturing businesses statewide.

Sustainability

Future-proof your footprint. Measure and manage your environmental impact.

Sustainability

Future-proof your footprint. Measure and manage your environmental impact.

Manufacturers today face increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, minimize environmental impact, and track sustainability performance. CONNSTEP helps companies implement practical solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and prepare your business for a more sustainable future.

Energy: Optimizing Usage & Sourcing

Every manufacturer wants production flow to be as streamlined as possible and operate at maximum efficiency.  CONNSTEP helps you improve processes, reduce energy costs, and position your operations for long-term sustainability.

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PRIME Program

The PRIME program from Eversource provides technical and financial assistance to learn Lean manufacturing techniques that:

Improve product flow for increased output

Reduce waste in key processes

Lower electrical energy consumption

Determine future energy use

To participate, your facility undergoes a no-cost prequalification survey performed by a consultant authorized by Eversource—including CONNSTEP experts. We evaluate your processes, identify operational inefficiencies, and provide recommendations that create measurable savings while improving overall efficiency.

Want to see real metrics? Learn how this manufacturer benefited from the PRIME Program.

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CT SMARTE

Connecticut’s SMARTE (Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Resource Technology for Energy) program supports manufacturers in implementing clean energy and sustainability solutions to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Through technical assistance, financial incentives, and access to innovative energy-saving technologies, CT SMARTE helps companies adopt energy-efficient practices while improving competitiveness.

Key Benefits:

Streamlined production processes and lower energy consumption

Identification of opportunities for financial savings and efficiency improvements

Access to state and utility programs supporting sustainable manufacturing

With CONNSTEP, manufacturers gain practical guidance and resources to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and future-proof their operations.


CONNSTEP also partners with third-party providers to offer additional energy optimization services, helping your organization implement innovative solutions tailored to your operations. 

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Upcoming Industry Events

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Grow. Improve.

Succeed.

Connect with our team today to find out how CONNSTEP can empower your manufacturing business to compete and thrive.

Grow.

Improve.

Succeed.

Connect with our team today to find out how CONNSTEP can empower your manufacturing business to compete and thrive.