Home Energy Resource Sheet

Compiled by Clean Water Action Connecticut

Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF)

Phone: 1-877-WISEUSE Website:

What: Utility-administered conservation programs funded by natural gas and electric ratepayers

1. Whole house conservation programs(sign up by calling 1-877-WISE-USE)

  • Home Energy Solutions (HES) $75 co-pay for in-home weatherization plus rebates and financing for insulation and appliances. Open to renters and owners heating with natural gas, electricity, propane, or oil. Co-pay subject to adjustment based on available funding.
  • HES Income Eligible (formerly WRAP/Helps)- free in-home assistance (all heating fuels)
  • Other income-eligible programs-
  • New constructionprogram- call for design help and appliance discounts

2. Efficient Lighting is discounted in participating stores and through the Smart Living Catalog: or order toll-free at 800-527-4448

3. Appliance Discounts (For details, call 1-877-WISE-USE or ask a HES contractor)

  • Natural gashot water heater-$300 rebate for EnergyStar and 85%AFUE indirect; .82EF tankless
  • Natural gas boiler/integrated water heater- $300 rebate for EnergyStar/ 85% AFUE or greater
  • Heat pump water heater (to replace electric water heating)- $400 rebate for EnergyStar
  • Central Air Conditioning- up to $500 rebate through Home Energy Solutions (HES)
  • High efficiency gas furnace- $500 rebate for Energy Star and 92% AFUE (through HES)
  • Ductless heat pump heater-$500/$1000 (electric homes only)

4. Energy Efficiency Financing 888-232-3477 Website:

Low-interest (0% or 2.99%) loans for measures recommended by Home Energy Solutions. Loans from $2,500 to $20,000 available for insulation, heating and cooling systems, air/duct-sealing.

Federal Energy Tax Breaks

Tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency:

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF)

Phone: (860) 563-0015 Website:

What: Quasi-public agency funded by electric ratepayers to support renewable electricity

• Solar photovoltaic (electric)rebates- No sales/property tax.

• Solar PV lease program- Solar at no upfront cost Limited $ remaining.

• Geothermal heat pumps- Up to $1200/tonfor closed-loop:
• Solar hot water heatingrebate- No sales/property tax.

CT Clean Energy Options and CT Clean Energy Communities

Website: and

Sign-up to support clean, renewable electricity for just a few dollars per month. Residential sign-ups help earn free solar panels for towns which join the Clean Energy Communities campaign.

Questions? Contact Roger Smith of Clean Water Action/ Clean Water Fund

Call 860-232-6232, email and visit