Are you interested in upgrading or supplementing your home’s heating or cooling system and want to explore clean, energy-efficient options? Consider a heat pump system.

Tens of thousands of Connecticut homes have had heat pumps installed because they are the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool. This clean technology is different from the conventional heating and air conditioning systems that you may be used to.

The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut^SM are here to help provide technical guidance and support.

Schedule a no-cost consultation with a Heat Pump Specialist where you can get assistance with:

• Understanding how heat pumps work
• Rebates & incentives offered by the Sponsors of Energize CT
• Guidance on the best solution for your home
• Working with contractors
• Reviewing and comparing quotes

Our Heat Pump Specialists are building science and heating/cooling experts that can support customers at all stages of their project. To explore the advantages and considerations for your project, schedule a consultation:

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.

**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.

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.

Don’t let your old pool pump drain your summer budget. A new ENERGY STAR certified pool pump can save you up $290 a year in energy costs—and may qualify for a $100 rebate.

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.

If you’re looking for an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, consider a heat pump.

Heat pumps are environmentally friendly, affordable to operate, and can last longer than other heating and cooling systems.

Air Source Heat Pump Benefits:

• Low-cost heating and cooling: Compared to heating and cooling with oil, propane, or electric resistance, heat pumps allow you to save money on energy bills.
• Flexibility: Heat pumps can be installed with or without ductwork and can heat and cool either an individual room or your whole home.
• Comfort & Convenience: Heat pumps provide all-in-one comfort since heating, cooling, and dehumidification are all in one system.
• Environmentally Friendly: Heat pumps emit fewer greenhouse gasses, which is better for the planet.

More information on air source heat pumps can be found below.

Before installing a gas furnace or boiler, 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 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.

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.