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Energy Related Financial Incentives and Loans
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF)
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) offers a variety of energy efficiency programs for residential, commercial and industrial customers as well as municipal and state government.
A natural gas distribution company serving 71 towns in Connecticut. Follow these links for information about the programs offerd by Yankee Gas. These programs are funded by ratepayers through Yankee's rates.
CL&P is one of the electric distribution companies serving Connecticut. CL&P and UI administer the energy efficiency programs supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. Follow these links for information about the programs that are available to residential, commercial and government consumers.
- Southern Connecticut Gas (SNG)
Southern Connecticut Gas (SNG) distributes gas to customers in southern Connecticut.
- Low Interest Financing for Energy Conservation Improvements
http://www.soconngas.com/
- Energy Star
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes energy efficient products and practices.
- Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
http://www.energystar.gov/
- Energy Policy Act 2005 Federal Tax Deductions and Credits (IRS)
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) created tax deductions and credits for the installations of many energy efficiency measures. These deductions and credits are applicable to both business and residential homeowners under different sets of guidelines. Homeowners can receive credits for a percentage of the cost of specific eligible measures installed. Commercial property owners can earn a tax deduction for improvements relative to ASHRAE 90.1-2004 baseline standards. These deductions fall into three areas of concentration: Interior lighting; heating, cooling ventilation and hot water systems; and building envelope. Consult a tax specialist for specific information.
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=153397,00.html
- CT State Sales Tax Exemption (CT Dept. of Revenue)
In the October 2005 Special Session, The CT state legislature passed Public Act 05-2 and PA 05-4. providing for a sales tax holiday on specific residential weatherization products from November 25, 2005 to April 1, 2006. PA 06-187 signed in May of 2006 established a continuation of the exemption from June 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. This exemption covers the following home conservation items and energy-efficient appliances: Programmable thermostats; Window film; Caulking of a type marketed for preventing drafts, such as window and door caulking; Window and door weather strips, including door sweeps; Insulation, for example attic and wall insulation, spray foam insulation, water pipe insulation, heating duct insulation, and switch and outlet insulators; Water heater blankets; Water heaters; Boilers- only sales of boilers that meet the federal Energy Star standard qualify for the exclusion (Energy Star qualified boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating of 85% or greater.); Natural gas furnaces that meet the federal Energy Star standard; Propane furnaces that meet the federal Energy Star standard; Windows that meet the federal Energy Star standard (Note that storm windows do not have an Energy Star standard and are not included in this tax exclusion.); Doors that meet the federal Energy Star standard (Note that storm doors do not have an Energy Star standard and are not included in this tax exclusion.); Oil furnaces that are not less than 85% efficient based on the AFUE rating; and Ground-based heat pumps that meet the minimum federal energy efficiency rating.
http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?A=1436&Q=314988
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
- ACEEE Consumer Resources
http://www.aceee.org/index.htm
- United Illuminating Company (UI)
http://www.uinet.com/uinet/connect/UINet/Top+Navigator/Home
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