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Updated 8.30.25
Connecticut's Network of Local Energy Task Forces & Committees
CT Energy Incentives
Updated September 1, 2025
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Be aware that many of these programs are being ended prematurely. So follow the links, research carefully, but don’t wait to act!
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Rewiring America has this chart explaining when certain federal incentives will be phased out. This site is worth spending some time on as one can search using your address what state incentives are still available.
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Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit is currently $75. This is a fast, cheap way to reduce energy bills. Programs are here for UI customers, and here for Eversource. Both sites have links to additional energy efficiency incentives, as well as programs for low income households. HES visits are state programs, so the upfront rebates are solid, however many energy upgrades will lose the 30% federal tax credit at the end of 2025.
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Solar. For purchasing solar, the Federal Income Tax Credit on a residential system of 30% is being eliminated after December 31st of this year. There are differing opinions as to whether the system needs to be installed, or simply paid for by that date, so folks are recommended to consult a tax professional. Find Solar vendors here. Read up on the Pros and Cons of Purchasing vs. Leasing Solar. Please research carefully!
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Home Energy Storage (Batteries). Rebates for purchasing residential energy storage can be found at Energy Storage Solutions, which has further incentives for allowing them to draw from your batteries during certain high demand periods. Eversource, and UI, also have energy storage programs for commercial users.
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Electric Vehicle Incentives. A thorough explanation of incentives for EVs and EV Chargers by the EV Club of CT. The Federal $7500 tax credit for EV purchase is ending at the end of September. State EV purchasing incentives remain, but are decreasing. Eversource and United Illuminating offer incentives to offset the equipment and installation costs of an EV charger and to compensate you for charging outside of high demand periods. These will change on 1.1.26.
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Smart-E Loans for Energy Upgrades. CTGreenBank loans cover many upgrades for Heating & Cooling, Water Heaters, Insulation, Windows, Solar, Battery Storage, EV Chargers, Asbestos & Mold Removal, Energy Star Appliances, Roof prep for solar, and Tree Removal for Solar. See Rewiring America’s page to double check federal tax credit eligibility.
Rebates for Energy Upgrades. Commercial, Residential, and Multifamily buildings can receive rebates for some energy upgrades at EnergizeCT.com. An HES visit may be required.
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Energy Assistance Programs. From PACE, an excellent compilation of programs designed to assist households in need. One-on-one guidance is available at Home Energy ConneCT.
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CPACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy). CPACE is a financing mechanism for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other related projects. Repayments are made via an assessment on the property tax bill.
Though some local Energy Task Forces existed before 2005, that's the year that the 20% by 2010 Clean Energy Campaign got started. In ten CT municipalities, local leaders began conducting neighbor to neighbor energy efficiency & clean energy campaigns, and the applause soon followed! Other towns jumped on board.
We are an ALL VOLUNTEER Network!
Not only has our collective success at the local level boosted statewide programs, we can lay claim to helping our neighbors slash their energy bills while reducing harmful emissions.