- Appliances & Electronics
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- Financing
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- Heating & Cooling
- Hot Water
- Insulation
- Rebates
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In-home services have resumed with health and safety guidelines in place.
Please visit our Energize CT COVID-19 Energy Efficiency Program Update page for more information and frequently asked questions or visit:
- Eversource COVID-19 information
- UI COVID-19 information
- SCG COVID-19 information
- CNG COVID-19 information
A Virtual pre-assessment to Home Energy Solutions is now being offered as a safe, convenient first step for you to make energy-saving improvements. This pre-assessment is available through live, virtual discussions with a technician at no cost. Connect with us to learn more about how we can help you reduce your energy costs.
Do you ever wonder how much energy you lose through leaky doors, windows, and ductwork? Do you suspect that your insulation isn’t making the grade? What about your major appliances? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have an expert give your home an energy checkup - and do some of the work right then and there? You can.
In one easy visit, utility-approved technicians will evaluate your home’s energy performance and install basic weatherization and energy-saving measures such as sealing air leaks and installing hot water pipe wrap, faucet aerators, and low-flow showerheads. The average home in Connecticut receives about $1,000 in services and realizes $200-$250 in savings on their annual energy bills. Additionally, the technicians will provide written recommendations for deeper energy-saving measures such as Wi-Fi thermostats, insulation, high-efficiency heating and cooling, water heating, windows, and appliances. To help you in making smart energy choices, your recommendations will include information on rebates and financing along with payback and investment information specific to your home.
Read more below to find out how to get started and if your home qualifies.
Steps to Take to Smart Energy Action
ONLINE: Visit your utility provider's website below:
PHONE: Call 1-877-WISE-USE.
AUTHORIZED CONTRACTOR: use the Find-a-Contractor tool to locate a contractor in your area.
A local utility-authorized contractor will contact you to schedule your service with their HES-approved technicians. (Note: Because of high demand for this program, there may be a waiting list. The program is subject to available funding.)
- The home energy checkup begins with important safety tests on your furnace and water heater. Next, the technicians perform a blower-door test to pinpoint drafts and air leaks, then seal critical air leaks.
- If you have forced hot air or central air conditioning, the technicians test your ductwork to assess airflow within the ductwork system and seal significant leaks. You may qualify for advanced duct sealing.
- Hot water-saving measures including low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators may be installed.
- Energy-efficient light bulbs may be installed (subject to program caps).
- The visit ends with a kitchen table wrap-up. The technicians review the work done in your home and tell you about deeper energy saving measures that can help you save even more energy and money. They will also go over financing options to help you make the energy efficiency upgrades. During this wrap-up, they will provide you with:
- An easy-to-read Home Energy Solutions workbook, which shows what areas in your home were addressed during the visit, the results of the blower-door test, 101 easy ways to save energy and other information resources and forms specific to your home.
- Payback and investment information for deeper energy saving measures, such as insulation, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, water heaters, ENERGY STAR-certified windows and appliances.
- Information about rebates.
- An easy-to-read Home Energy Solutions workbook, which shows what areas in your home were addressed during the visit, the results of the blower-door test, 101 easy ways to save energy and other information resources and forms specific to your home.
Now that you have your Home Energy Solutions workbook, it is up to you to take the next step toward saving more energy. Decide what you can do on your own and what you may need to hire a contractor for. The sooner you take action, the sooner you’ll see savings!
Call 877-WISE-USE (877-947-3873) for more information.
During your Home Energy Solutions kitchen table wrap-up, the HES-technician will provide you with rebate information based on their recommendations for your home. Rebates may include the following:
- Up to $1.70 per square foot on approved insulation projects recommended during your visit
- Up to $200 for qualifying central air conditioning systems
- Up to $50 for replacement of certain inefficient appliances with qualifying energy-efficient models
- Up to $650 for replacement of inefficient gas furnaces with qualifying gas furnaces
- Up to $750 for replacement of inefficient gas boilers with qualifying gas boilers
- $50 for replacement of each single pane window with a qualifying ENERGY STAR double pane window
- Air Source Heat Pumps:
- up to $15,000 per home for qualifying Air Source Heat Pumps for existing electric, oil, and propane homes
- Ground Source Heat Pumps:
- up to $7,500 per home for qualifying Ground Source Heat Pumps for existing electric or natural gas heated homes
- up to $15,000 per home for qualifying Ground Source Heat Pumps for existing oil or propane heated homes
All residential customers of Eversource, UI, CNG, and SCG are eligible for this program. Applying is easy. Just complete the application form online (if you own the home) found on your local electric or gas company’s website or mail in a completed form:
If you rent the home, you will need to obtain your landlord’s approval.
If your family’s combined gross annual income is below the state’s 60 percent income median, you may qualify for our HES - Income-Eligible (HES-IE) program, which provides free services to qualified customers.
The program is ideally suited for one- to four-family homes. If you live in a 5+-unit apartment building, our Multi-family Initiative may be better suited for you – and your neighbors.
If you are a Connecticut resident and are not served by one of the utilities listed above, please visit your utility’s website to see what energy efficiency programs are available to you. Please click here for information on how to contact your municipal utility.
Programs for Income-Eligible Customers and Multi-Family Properties |
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Home Energy Solutions - Income-Eligible (HES-IE)If your family’s combined gross annual income is below the state’s 60 percent income median, you may qualify for our Home Energy Solutions - Income-Eligible (HES-IE) program. The co-pay fee is waived and you may receive additional energy-saving services at no cost. Learn more and to see if you qualify. |
MultifamilyThe multi-family building (5+ units) you live in or own may be eligible for energy-efficiency upgrades through more than one program. This one-stop program brings them all to your door, making it easy for you to save energy. Learn more about this program. |
Not Sure if an In-Home Visit is Right for You? Take a No-Cost Online Assessent |
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ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, people across America have looked to the ENERGY STAR program for guidance on saving energy, saving money, and protecting the environment. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is a systematic approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort in homes, while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Join the millions already making a difference at energystar.gov.
Similar to the miles per gallon (MPG) rating on your car, the Home Energy Score is a way to see how much energy your home uses compared to others and guide your home improvement decisions. Administered by the U.S. Department of Energy, this score is available to Home Energy Solutions program participants. You may opt-in at the start of your scheduled Home Energy Solutions visit.
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