Make energy efficiency a priority from the beginning when you build a new home. Enjoy lower energy costs and greater comfort and have access to incentives for building to high performance standards.

A virtual pre-assessment to Home Energy Solutions provides the same expertise and personal care as an in-home visit, except your technician interacts with you remotely, by phone or video service.

Reduce energy and operating costs and make the multifamily property you own or manage more comfortable and environmentally friendly with the Multifamily Initiative.

Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the easiest ways to save money and energy and do your part for the environment. To make it easy and affordable, we team up with retailers and manufacturers to offer discount prices on many types of ENERGY STAR certified lighting products.

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.

Install a qualifying natural gas furnace, natural gas boiler, or a boiler circulator pump to reduce your home’s heating costs and save even more with instant discounts.

Twice as efficient as older electric water heaters, ENERGY STAR^® certified heat pump water heaters with a 3.0 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) or greater and 55 gallons or less of storage capacity qualify for instant discounts.

A $400 rebate is available for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters with a 3.0 (UEF) or greater and more than 55 gallons of storage capacity.

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 & 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. 

When ductwork is properly sealed, the heated or cooled air created by your equipment is distributed throughout your home as intended. Advanced duct sealing helps keep you and your family more comfortable in all rooms connected to the system while reducing your energy consumption by up to 30 percent.

Say goodbye to your tank water heater. Install an ENERGY STAR^®-certified high-efficiency natural gas-fired tankless water heater and enjoy hot water on demand, energy savings and an instant discount up to $300.

Improve your home’s energy use and the planet when you buy ENERGY STAR^®-certified products. Start saving right away with reduced pricing or rebates for qualifying products. 

High efficiency heat pump technology can reduce energy costs while cooling and heating your home. Heat pumps provide year-round comfort, making your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. 

The Smart-E Loan offers low rates and flexible terms for the installation of a qualifying heat pump technology, including: ductless mini splits, air source heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and geothermal/ground source heat pumps.

Applying is as easy as child’s play, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to save!

Financing at a 0.99% interest rate, up to $15,000, is available for qualified homeowners for the purchase and installation of eligible energy-saving heating equipment. Repayment through your utility bill makes the process easy.

With up to 3 years to repay these 0.0% loans from $500 to $3,000, and the ability to make loan payments through your utility bill, financing energy-saving improvements to your home couldn’t be easier.

Now you can enjoy a whole home of energy efficiency. Upgrade your home’s efficiency & energy performance with a no money down Smart-E loan with flexible terms. Realize more savings and comfort when bundling multiple home energy improvements. The more you do, the more you save.

There are many simple and affordable improvements that homeowners can make to save money on their energy bills while making their homes more comfortable and valuable. Connecticut Green Bank has helped more than 19,000 Connecticut residents go solar and homeowners can make their home a high performing home and achieve even deeper savings by combining solar with energy efficiency measures.

This program for income-qualified consumers offers below market interest rate terms for the purchase and installation of cost-saving energy efficient improvements for single or multi-family homes.

Solar Energy Systems may qualify for tax credits that can reduce your tax liability.

Are you getting ready to buy or sell your home? Energy efficiency is not always at the top of the list for homebuyers and sellers, but knowing the right questions to ask - or answer - can help you find a more comfortable, safe home and avoid unexpected high energy bills after you settle in.  Not only that, but you can feel good knowing your home is part of a solution to the energy and environmental challenges we face.

Connecticut municipal customers have many ways to benefit from smart energy options! To learn more about available programs, please contact your utility using the information below.

Leasing provides a great opportunity to add a solar system to your home without the high up-front costs of ownership. Currently the CT Solar Lease is no longer accepting applications. Please contact your installer for other purchase options.

Investing in a Solar Thermal or Solar Hot Water (SHW) system is a smart energy solution for most homeowners and certain businesses. This proven and reliable technology offers long-term performance with low maintenance.

Smart energy use is not just about how much you use, but when you use it. You could earn rewards for using your smart devices to help lower peak demand, which reduces strain on the grid and keeps carbon emissions and energy costs low for everyone.

This energy storage program can help you prepare for the increasing frequency of weather-related outages while earning incentives. Incentives are available for the initial purchase and installation of a battery plus additional monies each time your battery is used to help support the electric grid.