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Home Energy Audits Can Lower Energy Consumption
Governor Rell announced a new program to help Connecticut residents who heat their homes with oil or propane save money by making their heating systems and homes more energy efficient. The program offers two separate components. One is a clean, tune and test of your oil or propane heating system to insure that it is running at peak efficiency. The second is professional weatherization services through the Home Energy Solutions Program supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. Follow this link to get information from the Office of Policy and Management.
Participation is limited based on available funding.
Weatherization Services - Home Energy Solutions
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund supports the Home Energy Solutions Program, a home weatherization/home audit program that is administered by CL&P and UI. Use the following links to learn more about this program. To sign up, use the enrollment link to download an application then follow the instructions to fax or mail the application to your utility. UI customers can enroll on-line.
The Department of Public Utility Control has required a copayment for all Home Energy Solutions services that are completed under applications submitted on and after November 12, 2008. While funding is available, the copayment for customers who heat their homes with oil or propane will be reduced to $75 under the Governor's program.
If you have questions about the Home Energy Solutions program, contact CL&P or UI during business hours at 1-877-WISE-USE, that's 877-947-3873.
Clean, Tune and Test
Fuel oil dealers and licensed heating, ventilation and cooling contractors will provide the clean, tune and test services under the Governor's program. However, they must register with the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to participate. So, please contact your fuel oil dealer or licensed HVAC contractor to schedule your clean, tune and test. If your contractor is not aware of the program, please direct them to this web site.
Information for Contractors
Licensed contractors wishing to participate should click here for more information from OPM.
Purchase Energy Star Lighting Products At Discounted Prices
The general public can purchase Energy Star lighting products at prices that are discounted well below full retail. These events, which are held at businesses, government facilities, schools and hospital throughout Connecticut, are supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and operated by Techniart, a Connecticut energy service company.
Energy Fairs provide a convenient way for consumers to purchase products that can help them lower their consumption, save money and reduce harmful emissions. In addition, the knowledgable staff from Techniart can answer questions about CFLs or your lighting needs as well as provide information about other energy saving products.
For information on how your business or organization can sponsor an Energy Fair, contact Adam Tardif of Techniart at 860-693-2450 or by e-mail at adam@techniart.com.
Follow this link for a schedule of upcoming Techniart Energy Fairs. Click on Event Schedule.
Residential Furnace Rebate Program - Rebates to $500
Residential customers who replace an exisiting furnace or boiler with a more efficient model can qualify for a rebate of up to $500. The replacement equipment must meet or exceed Federal Energy Star standards. The program is being administered by the Office of Policy and Management. Click here for more information.
Monetary Grants For Customer Owned Generation Are Now Available
The Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control has been authorized to offer monetary grants and other financial incentives to assist commercial and industrial customers with the cost of installing customer-owned electric generating equipment, commonly referred to as Distributed Generation or "DG."
CLICK HERE for information on Connecticut's DG Capital Grant Program
Federal Tax Credits for Residential Energy Efficiency
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will develop the final rules and forms to clarify which products and services qualify for the tax credits. Please note, not all homes, appliances, and products with the ENERGY STAR label qualify for a tax credit.
CTCleanEnergyOptions reaches milestone - 20,000 enrolled.
CTCleanEnergyOptions is a Department of Public Utilities Control (DPUC) approved program that allows any CL&P or UI customer the opportunity to support clean energy made from renewable resources such as wind and hydroelectric. Customers who enroll, pay a small clean energy surcharge and continue to receive electric generation services from CL&P, UI or an electric supplier. Enroll now and join the over 20,000 Connecticut consumers that have already committed to support clean energy.