Customers of Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc. and Eversource can take control of their energy bills with instant discounts and a limited time promotion on ENERGY STAR®-certified equipment available now through Dec. 31, 2016. Many residents may wait until their natural gas furnace, boiler or water heater encounters an issue before replacing it. However, with the instant discounts available through participating distributors, proactive customers can avoid these problems and start saving money immediately.

Energy-efficient advancements present an opportunity for consumers to make smart choices to reduce their electric and gas bills by purchasing high efficiency appliances and equipment.

There are more energy efficient models on the market than ever before and homeowners can take advantage of the following attractive discounts and financing options available through the Energize Connecticut initiative to save even more:

·Natural Gas Furnaces: $100 Promotion (Now a $700 discount)

·Natural Gas Boilers : $100 Promotion (now a $850 discount)

·Natural Gas Tankless Water Heater: $50 Promotion (now a $350 discount)

“This is the perfect time for homeowners to think about their equipment, before the severe cold of winter is fully upon us,” said Jennifer Parsons, program manager, residential heating, cooling and water heating programs, CNG. “Not only can customers replace their equipment while taking advantage of this promotion before the equipment needs parts or fails, they are also qualified for a federal tax credit and will immediately benefit from significant annual savings.”

CNG and Eversource customers who take advantage of these great savings and install ENERGY STAR tankless gas water heaters are eligible for a $300 federal tax credit. Those who purchase either natural gas boilers or natural gas furnaces are eligible for a $150 federal tax credit.

For more information on energy-saving programs and financing options provided through the Energize Connecticut initiative, call 877-WISE-USE or visit energizect.com.

About Energize Connecticut

Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State, and your local electric and gas utilities, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Information on energy-saving programs can be found at energizect.com or by calling 877.WISE.USE.