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Energy Basics

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Find Out How Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Technologies Work
Have you ever wondered where your energy comes from? Did the solar panels on the house down the street catch your eye? What is the difference between an LED and CFL bulb? Find information on how renewable energy works, and the benefits of picking the right energy efficient equipment for your home or business in our Energy Basics section.
  • Anaerobic Digestion Basics
    Biodegradable materials can be put to good use through anaerobic digestion creating digestate and …
  • Biomass Basics
    Biofuels have the power to help reduce our dependency on foreign oil, as well as greatly reduce…
  • CT Power Update
    View Connecticut's real time electric demand and air quality. The CT Power Update Graph shows the…
  • Distributed Generation at UI
    Distributed Generation involves an energy generator which is connected to the electric grid. The…
  • Energize CT COVID-19 Energy Efficiency Program Update
    A message from Eversource, CNG, SCG and UI (the Companies) regarding Energy Efficiency Program…
  • Energy Assessments, Audits, and Checkups
    Getting a handle on your home's energy use is an important first step toward saving energy and…
  • Energy Assistance Programs
    Do you need help with your energy bills? Check out some these local programs. ADDITIONAL…
  • Energy Efficiency Basics
    Understanding the energy system of your home or building is an important step towards energy…
  • Geothermal Basics
    Geothermal heat pumps can be installed in both new and old homes, and can use 25-50% less energy…
  • Glossary
    Our glossary is designed to provide you with helpful definitions for the many words and acronyms…
  • Hydropower Basics
    For over 2,000 years water has been used as an energy source and continues to power through the…
  • Innovative Energy Solutions
    In 2023, Connecticut is launching an Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program as part of the…
  • Insulation Basics
    Regardless of how efficient your heating and cooling system may be, your home can never reach…
  • Lighting Basics
    Brighten up your day by saving energy with efficient lighting!  Learn how the long lifespans of…
  • Natural Gas Conversion
    Why does natural gas make sense for some consumers? For decades, the prices of natural gas and oil…
  • Ocean Power Basics
    Renewable energy analysts believe that ocean waves could provide up to 2 terawatts of electricity.…
  • Renewable Energy Basics
    Did you know that enough sunlight falls on Earth’s surface every hour that, if we could properly…
  • Solar Power Basics
    It is now easier than ever to provide power to your home through one of the cleanest sources of…
  • Thermostat Basics
    Want more control over your home's climate? With a pre-programmable or smart thermostat, you have…
  • Weatherization Basics
    If your home is too cold during the winter or too hot during the summer, it may be time to explore…
  • Wind Power Basics
    One wind turbine has the potential to provide clean energy to a whole community. Learn more about…