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Do-It-Yourselfers

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Add Energy Efficiency to Your Tool Box

Are you handy around the house?

Put energy-saving improvements on your “to-do” list to save money on energy costs and make your home more comfortable in every season. It doesn’t have to cost a lot. Start with simple no-cost or low-cost steps you can take right away, and then move on to bigger projects. It’s easy with resources from us.

Overview

If you’ve watched home improvement shows and gotten tips on how to save energy, you have probably replaced your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent or light-emitting diode bulbs. And you may have looked into your attic to check out the insulation and ventilation. You may also be aware that it’s important to seal the air leaks that cause drafts and learned that the best way to identify them is with a blower-door test. Unfortunately, you can’t rent one at the home improvement store.

But there is a solution: Have a home energy checkup through our Home Energy Solutions program. For a small co-pay, a technician will pinpoint air leaks and seal them, test your heating system, check your ductwork, assess your insulation needs and give you recommendations for additional energy-saving improvements that qualify for rebates. Whether you go on to do the work yourself or hire someone, you benefit from expert advice specific to your home.

How We Help

As a Connecticut resident, you can take advantage of a number of smart energy programs. For example, you can benefit from rebates for energy-saving upgrades, plus on-the-spot improvements and advice through the Home Energy Solutions program.

To find smart energy options that are right for you, please visit our Find a Solution page, or see a list of popular choices below.

POPULAR CHOICES:

Multi-Service Solutions

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Home Energy Solutions - Core Services

**Please be advised that due to increased Home Energy Solutions program interest, United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas, and Connecticut Natural Gas customers are experiencing longer than usual wait times for energy efficiency assessments.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for your interest.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Wise Use at 1.877.WISE USE (877.947.3873).

No matter how you heat your home, or whether you’re buying a home or updating where you live now, we can show you how a smart energy home makes life better. Energy professionals will make improvements that lower your energy bills for immediate and long term-savings.

Home Energy Solutions is available to eligible customers for $50, paid at the time of the visit. You may also receive a rebate for up to $1.70 per square foot on approved insulation projects recommended during your visit.

But a smart energy home is about more than just “energy”. It’s comfort. Convenience. The health of your family. And, how your home works efficiently and more economically. A home you value more.

Homes with crumbling foundations:

If your home has a crumbling foundation that has been verified either by a chemical analysis or by a qualified Professional Engineer, we want to help. You may qualify for special offerings for energy efficiency services and equipment.

Call 877-WISE-USE (877-947-3873) to learn more and schedule your Home Energy Solutions visit.

Customers with limited income may qualify for additional offerings through Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible.

Appliances & Electronics, DOE Home Energy Score, Energy Assessment (Audit), Financing, Gas Water Heating, Heating & Cooling, Hot Water, Insulation, Rebates
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Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible

If you meet income requirements, you may qualify for no cost in-home assessment and weatherization services. Sign up now to enjoy greater year-round comfort and lower energy costs.

Assistance Paying Your Bills

If you are struggling to pay your monthly energy bill, Eversource and UI offer programs to help.

You can learn more about these programs on your utility website: Eversource UI

Homes with crumbling foundations:

If your home has a crumbling foundation that has been verified either by a chemical analysis or by a qualified Professional Engineer, we want to help. You qualify for special offerings and energy efficiency services and equipment. Additionally, if you have limited income, you may also qualify for services with little to no customer contribution through Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible.

Call 877-WISE-USE (877-947-3873) to learn more and apply.

Appliances & Electronics, DOE Home Energy Score, Energy Assessment (Audit), Heating & Cooling, Help for Income Eligible, Hot Water, Insulation, Lighting, Rebates

Rebates and Instant Discounts

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ENERGY STAR® Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

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.

Heat pump water heaters also significantly reduce a big cost that is an increasing concern in Connecticut: the escalating cost of climate change. Learn more about the benefits of heat pump water heaters and use the Clean Heating & Cooling Calculator on our Clean Heating and Cooling page to see what a heat pump water heater would mean for your home’s budget—and how much it would reduce your carbon emissions.

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