Residential Energy Preparation Services (REPS)
Important Update (December 2025)
The REPS program has fully expended its funds and can no longer provide remediation services for new referrals or for those who do not already have remediation work underway in their homes. However, we are compiling a waitlist for customers who need barrier remediation; we will use it if additional funding is secured. Participation in the waitlist is optional, and customers may remediate the barriers themselves if they prefer. To be added to the waitlist, you must have been deferred from either the Home Energy Solutions - Income-Eligible (HES-IE) program or the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). If you have been deferred from either of these two low-income weatherization programs and would like to be added to the waitlist, please email: DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov with the following information:
- Owner/Renter Name
- Property Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Health & Safety barrier(s) identified in your home
- Program you were deferred from (HES-IE or WAP)
- If deferred from HES-IE, please indicate whether it was through Eversource or Avangrid
- If deferred from WAP, please indicate whether it was through CET or CRT
- Please include "REPS Wait List and [your property address]" in the subject line of the email.
*DEEP is working diligently to find a path forward to continue to offer the kind of services this program provided.
What Is Barrier Remediation?
DEEP has launched a new program to remove health and safety barriers (e.g., asbestos, mold, knob-and-tube wiring) to enable weatherization work for income-eligible households. Weatherization is the process of protecting a building from external elements such as wind and precipitation, which helps reduce energy consumption and optimize energy efficiency. For many Connecticut households, weatherization is the key to maintaining comfortable living conditions while keeping energy bills low. However, too many households across the state are prevented from weatherizing their homes due to health and safety barriers. Income-eligible households that have already been deferred by Connecticut’s state-managed Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) or utility-managed Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible (HES-IE) weatherization programs will have barriers addressed before receiving energy efficiency improvements. The REPS service provider and DEEP provide services and updates with funding from the State Energy Program (SEP), the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Funding for this weatherization barrier remediation program may cover the costs for some or all health and safety improvements.
Why Should I Participate?
Removing barriers to weatherization improves residents' health by addressing issues such as mold, asbestos, vermiculite, and other hazards. It also reduces utility bills through energy-efficiency upgrades installed after barrier remediation, prevents disease and injury, improves residents' quality of life, and protects vulnerable individuals, including people with asthma, children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
How Does REPS Work?
REPS works through Connecticut's existing weatherization programs, WAP and HES-IE. Therefore, if you haven't already, apply for either program to be eligible. To ensure access to the greatest benefits, customers must have a current Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) award or be required to apply for the current program year. If you meet the qualifications, you will then work with our Community Outreach Coordinator to schedule a weatherization barrier assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to verify the presence of a barrier to energy efficiency upgrades and prepare the scope of work needed to address the issue(s). If you qualify and the presence of a barrier is verified, ICAST will reach out to have you review and sign an agreement for remediation and to follow through with all recommended free weatherization measures. After the remediation is complete, you will be referred back to the original program you were working with for additional weatherization services, either WAP or HES-IE.
Who Can Participate?
Customers must be residents of Connecticut and meet the Connecticut income requirement of 60% of the State Median Income for their household size. Additional, information on income eligibility can be found here. In addition to the customer being income-verified, the home must be eligible for weatherization services and have a verified barrier to those services.
Verified barriers include:
- Asbestos or asbestos-like material
- Vermiculite
- Mold Moisture Control
- Lack of exhaust/ventilation
- Knob and tube wiring
- Energy-related roof repairs (with pre-approval; no roof replacements)
- Lack of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
- Grading: Minor re-grading of perimeter grounds to correct improper drainage and reduce excessive accumulation of water against the foundation
- Gutters/downspouts: Up to 25 feet of gutter repair/replacement and up to 50 feet of downspout repair/replacement
- Dysfunctional or lack of a sump pump
- Presence of pests
- Radon
- Air exchange issues, filtration, and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues
- Combustion testing, Clean Tune and Test (CTT), repair of fuel leaks, CAZ testing, and distribution systems
REPS utilizes specific project criteria to determine which remediation jobs can be covered by the program, including:
- The scope of the project cannot exceed the program's Total Cost Per Unit (TCPU) of $31,400 for customers eligible for Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) funds* or $16,400 for all customers not eligible for LIHEAP funds
- The program must meet an Average Cost Per Unit (ACPU) of $14,400 for customers eligible for LIHEAP funds* or $6,400 for customers not eligible for LIHEAP funds
- Only remediation measures covered by the program are eligible (e.g., roof replacements are not covered by this program)
*A customer is currently eligible for LIHEAP funds if the customer is approved for energy Assistance by the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
How Long Does the Process Take?
REPS Workflow Timeline
The REPS Team has developed a timeline outlining each step in the REPS process and the maximum time each step requires.
Meetings and Updates
EEB Residential Committee Meeting
August 13, 2025 | Slide Deck |
EEB Residential Committee Meeting
December 10, 2025 | Update |
RFP Conference
November 22, 2021 | Recording | Slide Deck | Final RFP |
Public Input Session
August 31, 2021 | Public Notice | Recording | Draft RFP |
Planning Workshop #1
November 18, 2020 | Recording | Slide Deck |
Planning Workshop #2
January 20, 2021 | Recording | Slide Deck |
Resources
Overcoming Weatherization Barriers: A Survey of Resources to Address Barriers to Weatherization in Homes
Energy Futures Group developed a white paper that reviews currently operating programs that address barriers to weatherizing homes and offers recommendations on accessibility, funding, and improved health. This paper examines program elements, gathers data on program use, and provides lessons learned. A sortable resource matrix enables a deeper review of existing programs in the Northeast and Nationwide.
Connecticut Remediation Resources
A list of resources was developed to help residents find solutions to barriers in their homes when REPS cannot. Please review and contact any resources relevant to your situation. Our department does not oversee these resources and does not provide any guarantee on the level of service they can provide.
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