Home Energy Efficiency Resource Sheet

July 2008

(provided by CT Clean Water Action)

 

 

Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF)

  • Rebates and assistance for electric and natural gas ratepayers
  • Programs change based on available funding so please contact the Fund directly
  • List of tax incentives available on website

Website: www.ctsavesenergy.org and http://www.cl-p.com/clmres/ 

Phone: 1-877-WISEUSE

 

Residential Electric and Heating programs:

              Home Energy Solutions- free in-home service ($300 co-pay for oil, propane customers)

              Low Income- WRAP and UI Helps

              New construction program- design help and appliance discounts

 

Lighting is discounted is participating stores and through the Smart Living Catalog

SmartLiving Catalog: http://www.efi.org/smartliving/ and order toll-free at 800-527-4448

 

Appliances

On-demand natural gas hot water heater- $300 rebate

Room Air Conditioner- Until Sept 30 turn-in program to trade room AC for EnergyStar model- see store list: http://www.cl-p.com/clmres/energy/room_ac_turnin.asp

Central AC- rebate of $300 for 14 SEER Energy Star, $500 for 15 SEER Energy Star

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

  • Funded by electric ratepayers to support renewable energy generation

Website: http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/

Phone: (860) 563-0015

 

Solar photovoltaic (electric)- rebates up to 50% of system cost ($5/watt). No sales, property tax.

Financing- income-qualified solar electric lease program coming in August

Solar hot water heating-pilot program soon, contact Clean Energy Fund. No sales, property tax.

 

Connecticut Housing Investment Fund (CHIF)

  • Low-interest home improvement loans up to $15,000 (income limited)
  • 10 yr financing available for windows, doors, insulation, EnergyStar appliances, solar systems, replacement roof

Website: www.chif.org

Phone: 1-800-992-3665

 

CT Clean Energy Options

Sign-up to support clean, renewable electricity for just a few dollars per month.  Residential sign-ups can help towns earn free solar panels for town buildings.

Website: www.ctcleanergyoptions.com

For More Information

Contact Roger Smith or Chris Corcoran, Clean Water Action CT

860-232-6232 hartcwa@cleanwater.org and www.cleanwateraction.org/ct/