CT's Climate Change Initiative
The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 2001 levels by 2050 and to guiding Connecticut in adapting to an already changing climate.
Energy Assistance Links
Links to more energy assistance resources.
Resolving Utility Problems
Find out information on resolving problems with your electric, gas, water, telephone, or cable TV.
Financing & Incentives For Residential Customers
Consumers that are interested in financing their energy improvement projects can access a number of resources.
Incentives for Installing Renewable Energy - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund has a number of financial incentive programs available to help save energy and lower costs.
Home Performance With ENERGY STAR®
Work with a qualified Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractor to address high energy bills and increase your home’s comfort.
101 Ways to Save Energy In Your Home
Get a complete list of suggestions to help control your home's energy cost.
Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows you to track and assess energy and water consumption across your entire portfolio of buildings in a secure online environment. Whether you own, manage, or hold properties for investment, Portfolio Manager can help you set investment priorities, identify under-performing buildings, verify efficiency improvements, and receive EPA recognition for superior energy performance.
Support Organizations
There are many organizations with helpful resources for Connecticut residents.
SmartLiving Catalog
The Energy Efficiency Fund allows you to purchase ENERGY STAR qualified lighting products at discounted prices. View our catalog.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Learn about energy efficient lighting for your home. This page includes information about Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFLs) including styles, light quality, proper disposal, and more.
BuildingCTGreen
Connecticut Light & Power - Your Home's Electric Bill
Understanding your CL&P bill. View a sample electric bill, learn about estimated bills and how to read your meter and get customer billing information. Link to CL&P's FAQs including information about billing, rates, energy efficiency, tree trimming and much more.
United Illuminating Company - Your Home's Electric Bill
Understanding your UI bill.
Connecticut Natural Gas - Your Home's Gas Bill
Understanding your CNG bill.
Yankee Gas - Your Home's Gas Bill
Understanding Your Yankee Gas bill.
Southern Connecticut Gas - Your Home's Gas Bill
Understanding your SCG bill.
Connecticut Light & Power Customers
Learn how to choose an electric supplier for the generation portion of your electric bill.
Department of Energy Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home
By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money.
SmartLiving Center
Located on the Post Road in Orange, the SmartLiving Center is Connecticut's showplace of energy saving ideas for your home or business. Stop in and speak with our staff of energy professionals.
Small Business Energy Advantage
Business customers with monthly demands from 10 kW to 200 kW can take advantage of this energy efficiency program. Zero interest financing is a key feature of this popular program.
United Illuminating Customers
Learn how to choose an electric supplier for the generation portion of your electric bill.
Install Clean Energy at Your Home - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Learn about rebates and other financial incentives that are offered for installing clean energy systems such as solar electric, solar thermal, wind, and more.
CTCleanEnergyOptions Program - Support The Production of Clean Energy
The CTCleanEnergyOptions Program allows Connecticut residents to support the production of clean energy from wind and hydroelectric generating units.
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
Connecticut's RPS statutes require that a specific percentage of the generation provided to Connecticut consumers be produced from renewable energy sources such as solar, hydropower, landfill gas, fuel cells and other similar sources.
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
Connecticut RECs can be sold or traded to fulfill Connecticut's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).
Project 150
Project 150 is an initiative to build and operate 150 MW of renewable generating capacity in Connecticut.
Green Construction Resources for Homeowners
The following contains links to organizations that provide information on building "Green" High Performance homes.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection.
Energy Education Programs
Energy education programs available to Connecticut energy consumers.
Ways To Save Energy
Tips to help homeowners use energy wisely.
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Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
Spend a little time and money on a home energy audit and save big.
Energy Fairs
Purchase energy efficient lighting and other energy related products at discounted prices at these events which are held throughout Connecticut.
Connecticut Light & Power - Assistance Programs
CL&P offers a variety of services to help customers manage their energy needs and utility bills. Learn about CL&P's Matching Payment Program, NUStart, Winter Protection Plan, Energy Matter$ and much more.
United Illuminating - Assistance Programs
UI offers a variety of services to help customers manage their energy needs and utility bills. Learn about UI's Forgiveness Program, Matching Payment Program and other resources.
LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The LIHEAP Clearinghouse website provides information for state, tribal and local LIHEAP providers and others interested in low-income energy issues.
CEAP - Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
Financial assistance for payment of primary heat bill for households at or below 150%.
Energy Opportunities
Replace functioning but less efficient equipment with high-efficiency alternatives for maximum electric and natural gas savings.
Energy Assistance Benefit Calculator
Determine the amount of energy assistance you may qualify for.
Community Action Agencies
A network of community action agencies that builds communities, promotes public policy and develops leaders to end poverty in Connecticut. Find the Community Action Agency in your area and more information on energy assistance.
Yankee Gas - Assistance Programs
Learn about the Winter Protection, Matching Payment Program and other resources.
Connecticut Natural Gas - Assistance Programs
Learn about CNG's Matching Payment Plan, Alternative Payment Arrangements and get connected to other resources.
2-1-1 Info Line
Simply dial 2-1-1, the toll-free number in Connecticut that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for information about community services, referrals to human services and crisis intervention.
The Energy Star Challenge
The ENERGY STAR Challenge is a national call-to-action to improve the energy efficiency of America’s commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more. We can all do our part — Take the ENERGY STAR Challenge and use the free Challenge Toolkit to help build a better world.
Connecticut Housing Investment Fund (CHIF)
Learn about the Energy Conservation Loan Program and the Multifamily Energy Conservation Loan Program. CHIF also assists individuals and organizations purchase, rehabilitate, or construct homes for low and moderate income families.
Programs for Business, Government and Institutions
Access to energy efficiency programs supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and administered by the electric and natural gas utilities.
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) - Understanding Electric Rates
Learn about net metering, time-of-day and real-time rates, the multiple parts of your electric bill, advanced metering, and much more.
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
The PURA is the state agency responsible for safe, adequate and reliable service of public utilities. The PURA website provides general and specific information on utilities, updates on docket records, consumer assistance, and forms for filing documents with the PURA.
Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC)
The OCC is an independent state agency with statutory responsibility to represent customers of Connecticut's five regulated utilities. The OCC's website contains information for consumers about each utility, how to participate in a DPUC hearing, and how to file a complaint.
Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut
Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut - Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut advocates legislatively and administratively for policies which benefit low-income people. For topics related to public utilities and energy issues.
HUD's Partnership for Advanced Housing Technology
An online resource for homeowners and homebuyers, the homebuilding industry and federal agencies. PATH catalogs the best resources on advanced building technologies and practices to emerge from the decade-long public-private partnership, which ended in 2008.
American Lung Association's Health House
A non-profit program for home environments through consumer and builder education compaigns that model healthy building practices.
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
The Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB) is one of six Building America teams that are working to achieve the U.S. Department of Energy’s goal of making zero net energy homes - homes that require no net off-site energy over the year to operate - a practical, cost-effective reality by 2020.
Consol
Information for builders, government agencies, utilities, trade associations, and developers on lowering construction costs while providing innovative ways to meet and exceed energy codes.
Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC)
The Connecticut Green Building Council is the state chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. The CTGBC seeks to improve the quality of life in Connecticut through the promotion of intelligently designed and constructed high performance energy efficient buildings.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Offers technical resources and advice on improving energy efficiency & environmental compatability of residential and commercial buildings.
Advanced Energy Corporation
An organization that helps the building industry produce better products while increasing profits and avoiding callbacks. They offer great publications, particularly "Building Solutions On-line" and "High Performance Homes."
Building a Green Home
This link provides you with additional websites that may be helpful to you when building a Green Home. CT Energy Info does not endorse these sites but provides them to assist you in your green building project.
Winter, Summer and Lighting Tips For Your Home from CL&P
Find tips to control your winter and summer energy consumption as well as lighting tips for year round savings.
Fundraising Opportunities
Learn how your organization can raise money by selling energy efficient products.
CT Clean Energy Fund
Energy Assistance
Use the topic on the left to find ways to receive energy assistance
Connecticut Siting Council
Get information about the siting of power facilities, transmission lines, hazardous waste facilities and other forms of infrastructure including telecommunications sites.
Ten Year Forecast of Loads and Resources - Connecticut Siting Council
Access the annual reports for the Ten Year Forecast of Loads and Resources prepared by the Connecticut Siting Council.
Connecticut Light & Power - Your Business Electric Bill
View a sample electric bill, learn about estimated bills and how to read your meter and get customer billing information. Link to CL&P's FAQs including information about billing, rates, energy efficiency, tree trimming and much more.
CT Clean Energy Communities
See how towns in Connecticut are involved in the push for clean energy.
Financing & Incentives For Business Customers
Videos About Installing PV Systems - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Video segments to answer questions about photovoltaic (PV) systems such as the economics of your investment, sizing and reliability, what to expect during installation, cost and payment plans offered.
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
The NREL provides an overview of biofuels.
What's Your Energy Policy - See What's Happening Across Connecticut
Consumers across Connecticut are putting their own Energy Policy into action. Learn what they've done and how you too can embrace your own energy policy.
Energy Efficiency Programs
United Illuminating Company - Your Business Electric Bill
Understanding your UI bill.
Stepping Stones Museum - Norwalk, CT
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is an award-winning learning environment committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children ages ten and under. The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund provides support for energy-related programs and exhibits at this facility.
Home Improvement Lab - Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven
A state-of-the-art home improvement and energy conservation laboratory; a model home used to teach energy conservation techniques to clients of Neighborhood Housing Services.
Energy Conscious Blueprint
By designing for efficiency, you can realize energy savings from the moment your facility is operational.
Install Clean Energy at Your Business - Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Learn about rebates and other financial incentives that are offered for installing clean energy systems such as solar electric, solar thermal, wind, and more.
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven - Grants for Conservation
Limited income consumers can learn about the Home Maintenance and Energy Conservation Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. This program provides matching grants to pay for home maintenance and/or energy conservation improvements.
Geothermal Heat Pump Rebates
Rebates of $500 to $1,500 are available for qualified ENERGY STAR® geothermal equipment.
Gas Hot Water Rebate
A $100 incentive is available for installing a qualified ENERGY STAR® on-demand natural gas-fired tankless water heater.
Commercial & Industrial Rebates - Commercial & Industrial Rebates
Rebates available for Energy-Efficient Lighting; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Commercial Clothes Washers.
Residential Tax Incentives
Find information on tax-related credits and incentives.
Kids Can Save Energy Too
Games, tips and facts just for kid who want to save energy!
Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut
The Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut (LARCC) advocates legislatively and administratively for policies which benefit low-income people.
O & M Services
Effective operation and maintenance is a cost-effective tool for commercial and industrial customers to control their energy consumption and cost.
Choosing an Electric Supplier - FAQs
Consumer questions the Department of Public Utility Control frequently answers about choosing an electric supplier.
Generation Service Charge or GSC - FAQs
Consumer questions the Department of Public Utility Control frequently answers about the generation portion of your electric bill, referred to as the Generation Service Charge or GSC.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. USGBC is composed of more than 15,000 organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
Residential Financing for Energy Savings Projects (CHIF)
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund offers residential financing for qualifying improvements recommended through its Home Energy Solutions program and performed by an approved contractor.
The Institute for Sustainable Energy at ECSU
The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University was established in 2001 to identify, develop, and implement the means for achieving a sustainable energy future in Connecticut.
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund - High Performance Schools Program
Through a portfolio of initiatives, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund seeks to accelerate the design, construction and operation of high performance schools in Connecticut.
LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins.
Connecticut Biofuel Information - A resource to alternative fuel sources.
This web site is designed to increase the production and use of biofuels in the state of Connecticut by raising the awareness of benefits that are provided by its use in the areas of transportation and home heating.
Building CT Green - The leading online resource for green buisness and green building in Connecticut.
The leading online resource for green buisness and green building in Connecticut.
Energy Star -- Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency
Improving the energy efficiency of the places where we work, play and learn helps us save energy, save money and fight global warming.
Green Globes Fit-Up
An on-line guidance and auditing tool to integrate sustainable principles in the design of new or the remodeling of existing commercial interiors. Green Globes Fit-up will help you achieve functional goals while maximizing environmental performance in terms of energy and water efficiency, resource conservation, waste reduction, and health and productivity.
Building Performance Institute Inc. - Raising the bar in home performancing contracting
The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) is a recognized global leader supporting the development of a highly professional building performance industry through individual and organizational credentialing and rigorous quality assurance program.
Energy Star Home Improvement - Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR
Making your home more energy efficient with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an important first step for homeowners interested in green remodeling.
Energy Star® Qualified New Homes
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
The U.S. Building Council’s internationally recognized green building certification system has a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Commercial Interiors program that gives the power to make sustainable choices to tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations.
Energy Star for Small Business
Whether you own your building or are a tenant, you typically need lighting, heating, air conditioning, power for office equipment, and other services to stay in business.
National Biodiesel Board (NBB)
The National Biodiesel Board is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry in the United States.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Gain a general understanding from the EPA of biodiesel and how it is used.
Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.
CT Clean Energy Fund -- Your Community
Your city or town can get involved in the push for clean energy by qualifying as a Connecticut Clean Energy Community and at the same time, earn free clean energy systems for town buildings.
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund -- Your Town
Beyond programs for residential and business utility customers, the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund also has a wide variety of initiatives to help communities, towns and municipalities save energy, money and the environment.
Questions To Ask Suppliers & Aggregators
Questions that all licensed suppliers and aggregators should be able to answer.
Customer Switching Information
Data about the number of customers that have chosen an electric supplier, the suppliers they have chosen, their electric loads and more.
Generation Service Charge Rates - 2009
View United Illuminating and Connecticut Light and Power's 2009 GSC rates.
List of Suppliers
Locate a complete list of electric suppliers and aggregators.
GSC Rates
View GSC rates and other rate information.
Connecticut's Energy Independence Act
Learn about a program to reduce Connecticut's peak electric demand by 5 MW. Authorized by the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control, this program offers incentives of up to $600/kW to customers who reduce their peak electric demand.
Conservation Assistance - 2008 - 2009
Here you will find information and telephone numbers to organizations designed to help the resident of Connecticut with energy conservation.
iGreenBuild.com
Green building, sustainable design and environmentally friendly living are hot topics today and iGreenBuild.com is your online resource for the latest eco-friendly news, articles, reports, videos, products and more. iGreenBuild.com has a powerful search engine, thousands of articles, a Buyers Guide with listings of ecologically friendly product and service providers and expert editorial provided by the site’s popular Green Syndicated Columnists.
IGreenBuild.com's eNewsletters
Archived copies of the iGreenBuild.com monthly eNewsletter covering green building news, sustainable design, construction, environmentally friendly building products and services.
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) for Consumers
Homeowners can get credits for energy improvements to their homes.
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) for Businesses
Get deductions for new or renovated buildings that save energy.
Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) for Builders
Home builders are eligible for credits for homes that exceed national model energy codes by 50%, subject to certification. Manufactured home producers are also eligible for a smaller credit for manufactured homes that exceed national model codes by 30% or that meet Energy Star standards.
Green Collar Jobs
Information about Green Collar Jobs from the Institute of Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University.
LED Lighting
LED Lighting
CTEnergyInfo.com - Lower Your Energy
The pages in this section of CTEnergyInfo.com can show you ways to lower your community energy costs, make choices that reduce harmful emissions, and improve your community's energy efficiency.
Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program
The Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Program (Version 3.0) is a Connecticut Clean Energy Fund program that provides Connecticut communities an opportunity to support clean renewable energy and earn free clean energy systems.
Clean Cities
Clean Cities strives to advance the nation's economic, environmental and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption.
Cool Cities
The Cool Cities campaign empowers city residents and local leaders to join and encourage their cities to implement smart energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner, safer future.
Connecticut Energy Education
Connecticut Energy Education is a curriculum resource for educators featuring the energy topics in the Connecticut high school curriculum. Issues and topics are explored with a Connecticut focus, and with an emphasis on solutions that students can implement.
Keep Connecticut Cool
Keep Connecticut Cool is a competition in which students learn about the science of climate change, and then create real local solutions to this global problem.
Connecticut Commuter Rail
Metro-North New Haven Line and Shore Line East rail service.
Connecticut Local Bus Service
CTTRANSIT (www.cttransit.com) is the state-owned bus service and is the largest bus operation in Connecticut. There are eight divisions serving different areas of the state.
Connecticut Express Bus Service
With over 20 routes in the Greater Hartford area and many convenient Park & Ride lots with free parking, you're certain to find a route near you. Once you board, there are very few, if any, stops before the end of your trip.
Other Public Bus Operations in Connecticut
In the other non-CTTRANSIT service areas, local transit districts were created to assume operation of bus services. The local districts provide these bus transit services under the direction of local Boards of Directors representing the member towns.
Your Guide to Connecticut Park & Ride Locations
Commuters who want to avoid traffic congestion and save on commuting costs can leave their cars in commuter parking lots while they use carpools, vanpools, buses or trains for their trips to work.
Getting On Board - Accessible Transportation Guides
Getting On Board are regionally produced documents intended to be comprehensive guides to accessible transportation resources in a particular region.
Ductless Heat Pump Rebates
Rebates of $250 per unit are available for the installation of a ductless heat pump system.
High Efficiency HVAC Rebate - High Efficiency HVAC Rebate
A $250 rebate is available for installing certain ENERGY STAR® central air conditioning or heat pump systems. Rebate may be doubled to $500 for participants of the Home Energy Solutions program (see below link). Certain restrictions apply.
easy street®
Designed to help people who live or work in Connecticut get to their jobs, easy street® offers over 300 routes daily transporting 3,000 riders. easy street® benefits riders and non-riders.
NuRide
The nation's largest rewards program for individuals who take greener trips, which include carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and taking public transportation.
Telecommute Connecticut!
A statewide commuter service of the Connecticut Department of Transportation that helps employers design, implement and maintain a telecommuting program as a worksite alternative.
The Commuter Tax Benefit Program
A program that allows commuters the opportunity to pay for a portion of their commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars. This results in a tax savings for Connecticut commuters and a reduced taxable payroll for Connecticut employers.
MetroPool
MetroPool provides free commuter services to employers and commuters with the support of the Connecticut and New York Departments of Transportation.
Retro Commissioning
Get help identifying low-cost operational improvements to existing energy management systems.
Renewable Energy Certificates - U.S. Department of Energy
Learn how RECs are traded, accounted for and more.
Energy Assistance Step-By-Step Guide
Complete information about Energy Assistance in Connecticut.
CL&P Seminars & Events
Public Act 11-80
Information about Public Act 11-80, An Act Concerning the Establishment of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Planning for Connecticut's Energy Future
Choose An Electric Supplier
View current offers and get information about how to choose an electric supplier.
Home Energy Solutions
An in-home energy assessment that provides weatherization services, rebates, and low interest financing.
Quality Installation and Verification Program
$100 - $500 incentive is available to those who participate in the QIV program and install an energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® qualified heating and/or cooling system.
Income-Eligible
Energy efficiency services available to income-eligible customers.
Residential New Construction
Exciting advancements in technology and building techniques can make your dream home energy efficient and comfortable.
Multi Family Housing
Opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of multi-family homes.
ENERGY STAR® Retail Products - ENERGY STAR Retail Products
Learn about reduced retail prices on energy efficient products and the rebates for certain appliances.
PRIME - Process Reengineering
Take a systematic approach to evaluating and identifying inefficiencies and waste in your current operation.
Commercial Multi Family Properties - Commercial Multi Family Properties
Opportunities to improve the energy efficiency of multi family commercial dwellings.
Technical Seminars on Energy Efficiency - Technical Seminars on Energy Efficiency
Free seminars to help property managers and building maintenance personnel better manage their energy use.
Energy Efficiency Programs - Energy Efficiency Programs
Learn about the programs available to help homeowners lower their energy consumption and cost.
Choose an Electric Supplier
Find out everything you need to know about alternative power suppliers.
Connecticut Natural Gas - Your Business Gas Bill
Understanding your CNG bill.
Yankee Gas - Your Business Gas Bill
Understanding your Yankee Gas bill.
Southern Connecticut Gas - Your Business Gas Bill
Understanding your SCG bill.
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund - Your Community
A variety of programs and funding opportunities are available to communities interested in joining together to learn about and use clean energy sources.
Utility Energy Assistance Programs - Utility Energy Assistance Programs
Connecticut's utilities are dedicated to helping customers manage their energy needs and utility bills.
DesignLights Consortium - DesignLights Consortium
The DLC is a collaboration of utility companies and regional energy efficiency organizations committed to raising awareness of the benefits of energy-efficient lighting in commercial buildings.
CHAP - Contingency Heating Assistance Program
Financial assistance for payment of primary heat bill for households over the CEAP income limit, up to 60% of the State Median Income.
Neighborhood Rebuilder Program (CHIF)
The Connecticut Housing Investment Fund provides subsidies for development to pay for the "appraisal gap" that exists between the total development cost and the after-rehabilitated appraised value of the property.
Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA)
CRRA is committed to educating residents of the state, especially children, in the handling and disposal of solid waste and recyclables.
Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center (CGFCC)
The CGFCC is a partnership between the UConn School of Engineering, Connecticut Innovations Inc., and Connecticut industry, serving as a focal point for fuel cell education, development and deployment.
eesmarts - an energy efficiency learning initiative
eesmarts is an energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy learning initiative supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. The vision of eesmarts is to facilitate students' understanding of the science, math and technology related to clean, renewable energy and electricity in order to create an energy-efficient ethic among all school-age students in Connecticut.
Solar Connecticut
The site was developed by undergraduate engineering students at the University of Hartford who are working as solar energy interns with CT Clean Energy Fund and the Engineering Application Center at the University of Hartford.
Oil Heating Systems - National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA)
Find out information from NORA about tune-ups, improving the efficiency of your oil heating system, burner technologies, and much more.
Connnecticut Gas Price Savings - Connnecticut Gas Price Savings
Shop for the lowest gas prices in Connecticut by GasBuddy.com. You can find cheap gas prices in your city as well as participate in forums and contests for gas prizes.
Citizen’s Energy
In partnership with CITGO, Citizens Energy works with oil heat dealers and local fuel assistance agencies in several states to provide deliveries of home heating oil to those in need. Assistance is limited and not always available.
High Efficiency Furnace and Natural Gas Boiler Rebates - High Efficiency Furnace and Natural Gas Boiler Rebates
$200 - $500 incentive available for residential customers who purchase and install a qualifying natural gas, oil or propane furnace and/or a natural gas boiler.
Utility Matching Payment Programs
Payment incentive programs to help income-eligible customers pay down a delinquent balance. Offered only by state-regulated gas and electric utilities.
Operation Fuel
Provides cash assistance for heating expenses for households with incomes at or below 60% of the State Median Income guidelines who are in crisis.
Private Fuel Banks and Charitable Funds
Private and Municipal funds may be a resource for people who need help with energy expenses. Limited benefits, often one-time-only. Eligibility varies.
Home Improvement Loan Program (CHIF)
Homeowners who want to repair and/or renovate their homes can obtain financing through the People's Bank Connecticut Housing Investment Fund (CHIF) Home Improvement Loan Program.
Wooden Window Repair or Replacement Program (CHIF)
The Connecticut Housing Investment Fund provides grants to owners of apartment buildings of 2-6 units constructed before 1950 in Waterbury and New Britain to repair or replace wooden windows in rental units.
Energy Conservation Loan Program (CHIF)
The Connecticut Housing Investment Fund provides financing at below market rates to single family and multi-family residential property owners for the purchase and installation of cost-saving energy conservation improvements.
Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
A $400 rebate for replacing your old electric water heater with a heat pump water heater.
Office of Energy Efficient Businesses
Home Energy Solutions Program
Program participants may be eligible for rebates including insulation and ENERGY STAR® clothes washers, refrigerators, freezers and dehumidifiers.
National Clean Communities Programs
Across the nation - and the world - communities are coming together to save energy and build cleaner cities and towns. See how your town can become part of these national efforts.
Special Incentives to Assist Those Facing Energy-Related Reconstruction Costs from Storm Sandy
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced on November 13, 2012 that $3 million in additional energy efficiency incentives are now available for residents and businesses replacing furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters and refrigerators as a result of damage from Storm Sandy.
Special Financing Offer - 0% Loans For Insulation
SPECIAL OFFER until June 30, 2013--0% FINANCING for qualified insulation-only improvements (may include air and duct sealing). Loans of $1,000 to $2,500 with a maximum loan term of 36 months to install insulation in homes as recommended by a Home Energy Solutions ℠ Assessment.