Updated August 2024

Compiled by the Portland Clean Energy Task Force

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Please note that this list is intended as a guide towards programs designed to save on energy costs. Due diligence is a must, so research carefully and be aware that programs change frequently!

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Rewiring America has fact sheets explaining IRA incentives. PACE also has an IRA information page which is updated as programs are developed.

Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit is currently $75. This is a fast, cheap way to reduce your energy bill. The income eligible (HES IE) is free to low income households. Additional incentives become available upon HES completion, and these can amount annually to several hundred dollars. Programs are here for United Illuminating customers, and here for Eversource. An HES visit also
creates a Home Energy Score that summarizes how energy efficient your home is.

Solar. For purchasing solar, the Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program explains the current compensation available to all CT residents. The IRA increased the Federal Income Tax Credit on residential solar to 30% for 2023-33 installations. Additional incentives are available to low income
(60% of CT average income) residents, and residents living in a CT Distressed Municipality. Here is a link discussing Purchasing vs. Leasing Solar. Please read all agreements carefully!

Home Energy Storage (Batteries). Rebates for purchasing residential energy storage can be found at Energy Storage Solutions, Eversource, and UI, and further incentives for allowing them to draw from your batteries during certain high demand periods. Both utilities have energy storage programs
for commercial users.

Electric Vehicle Incentives. A thorough explanation of incentives for EVs and EV Chargers by the EV Club of CT. There are federal and state EV purchasing incentives, which are evolving. Eversource and United Illuminating offer incentives to offset the equipment and installation costs of an
EV charger (recently suspended but hopefully to return soon) and to compensate you for charging outside of high demand periods.

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.

Rebates for Energy Upgrades. Commercial, Residential, and Multifamily buildings can receive rebates for some energy upgrades through EnergizeCT.com. An HES visit may be required.

Energy Assistance Programs. From PACE, an excellent compilation of programs designed to assist households in need.

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.