Business View Magazine | December 2019

324 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2019 Fairfield Metro Center Downtown Fairfield school system. So, that’s one of the things that’s helping.” Finally, Fairfield is serious about sustainability. “When you look at some overall numbers, we were rated number one in the state for our sustainability efforts,” Tetreau relates. “We have made a big push to get to alternative and sustainable fuels. In fact, 25 percent of the town’s electric usage comes from solar power. In addition to that, our residents are also getting in the act; we have over 400 solar panel installations on residential roofs, as part of the Solar Connecticut program. So, it’s really something that’s been a community-wide boon. We also have major initiatives in promoting biking and walking in our town. That includes renovating sidewalks, creating bike lanes, creating shared roadways, and a big initiative on Complete Streets, so that all this is looked at comprehensively.” “Because we’re a coastal community, we’re