Renewable Energy Solutions launches January 1, 2022 and runs through the end of 2027 to compensate residential and commercial customers for the power produced from their distributed generation (Renewable Energy) systems and the Renewable Energy Certificates or “RECs”. Customers can select one of two incentive rate structures – Buy-All or Netting – along with their interconnection application. Incentive adders are available for income-eligible residential customers or customers who reside in Distressed Municipalities/Environmental Justice Communities.

If you applied for interconnection before January 1, 2022, you are participating in the former Net Metering Program.

If you are applying for interconnection of a solar PV project on or after January 1, 2022, you are applying to participate in Connecticut Renewable Energy Solutions.

Clean Energy Heating and Cooling

Renewable energy doesn’t just mean clean electricity from solar panels and wind turbines. It also means clean thermal energy from the sun. So it’s a key part of Connecticut’s big push for reductions in carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming.

That’s why you should consider a heat pump for your heating and cooling needs. A heat pump uses a relatively small amount of electricity to harvest a lot of heat from the atmosphere or ground. It brings the sun’s warmth into your living space during cold months—and to your water faucets year-round. It does this without combustion and without fossil fuels, so it’s clean and green. And it provides efficient, effective cooling in the summer, too.

Before upgrading or installing a central air conditioner, consider a centrally ducted heat pump. Centrally ducted heat pumps work with your existing ductwork to both heat and cool your home. They use a relatively small amount of electricity to harvest a lot of heat from the atmosphere or ground. Then they bring the sun’s warmth into your living space during cold months—and to your faucets year-round. During the summer they efficiently cool your home by removing hot air from it and they do it without combustion or fossil fuels, so they’re clean and green.

Compared to heating with oil, propane, or electric baseboard, heat pumps are the lowest cost fuel source. They might cost more upfront for installation and increase your household electricity bill, but you’re likely to save money in the long run because they don’t require expensive fossil fuels to run. Plus, Energize Connecticut offers cash incentives and low-interest subsidized financing to help pay for the cost of installing a heat pump.

Heat pump water heaters are twice as efficient as older electric water heaters because they move heat rather than making it. They pull heat from the surrounding air and transfer it—at a higher temperature—into the tank to heat your water. Because they use warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, they’re very efficient.

Compared to oil, propane, or electric water heating systems, heat pump water heaters are the lowest cost fuel source. They might cost more upfront for installation and increase your household electricity bill, but you’re likely to save money in the long run because they don’t use expensive fossil fuels. Plus, Energize Connecticut offers cash incentives and low-interest subsidized financing to help pay for installing a heat pump water heater.

Efficient and environmentally friendly, ground source (geothermal) heat pumps use the stable, even temperature of the earth to heat and cool your home.

Ground Source Heat Pump Benefits:

• Low-Cost Heating and Cooling: Compared to other heating and cooling systems, ground source heat pumps typically cost less to operate.
• Low-Cost Maintenance: Compared to other heating and cooling systems, ground source heat pumps typically have lower maintenance costs.
• Comfort and Convenience: Ground source heat pumps provide consistent indoor temperature and humidity levels.
• Environmentally Friendly: Ground source heat pumps offer the potential to have zero greenhouse gas impacts when paired with a 100% renewable energy source. 

Compared to heating with oil, propane, or electric baseboard, heat pumps are the lowest cost fuel source. They might cost more upfront for installation and increase your household electricity bill, but you’re likely to save money in the long run because they don’t require expensive fossil fuels to run. Plus, Energize Connecticut offers cash incentives and low-interest subsidized financing to help pay for installing a heat pump.

Before installing a gas water heater, consider a heat pump water heater. Heat pump water heaters are more efficient than gas water heaters because they move heat rather than making it. They pull heat from the surrounding air and transfer it—at a higher temperature—into the tank to heat your water. Because they use warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, they’re very efficient.

Compared to oil, propane, or electric water heating systems, heat pump water heaters are the lowest cost fuel source. They might cost more upfront for installation and increase your household electricity bill, but you’re likely to save money in the long run because they don’t use expensive fossil fuels to run. Plus, Energize Connecticut offers cash incentives and low-interest subsidized financing to help pay for installing a heat pump water heater.