Conservation and Load Management (C&LM)
What is the Conservation and Load Management Plan?
The Conservation and Load Management Plan (C&LM Plan) is an energy efficiency and demand management investment plan that develops programs and initiatives to help Connecticut residents and businesses become more energy efficient. These programs and services are administered and delivered by the Utilities through Energize CT. To learn about energy-saving opportunities for your home or business, visit EnergizeCT.com.
How does State Energy Efficiency Planning work?
The Plan is updated annually by Connecticut’s electric and gas utilities, with advisory and assistance from the CT Energy Efficiency Board (EEB). DEEP reviews all C&LM Plans and associated budgets in order to achieve cost-effective energy savings across the state.
The Plan is funded by various sources, including a charge on customer energy bills, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the proceeds from C&LM savings sold into the ISO New England Forward Capacity Market.
Current and Approved Plans
C&LM Plans are developed every three years and updated annually. Three-year Plans and annual Plan Updates are developed by the utilities, with guidance from the Energy Efficiency Board, public input, and approval from DEEP. The 2025-2027 Plan was filed by the utilizes on Nov. 1, 2024, and may be accessed here. On December 20, 2024, DEEP approved the proposed budget for the 2025-2027 C&LM Plan. DEEP is currently reviewing the Plan in its entirety and will be issuing a Final Determination in the coming months.
2024 Update to the 2022-2024 C&LM Plan
On November 1, 2023, the Utilities filed 2024 Update to the 2022-2024 plan. DEEP completed a review and issued a Final Determination on June 25, 2024. To access the Final Determination click the links below:
2024 Plan Update Conditions of Approval; and
Attachment B: Optimization Plan
View Previous C&LM Planning Documents
News and Announcements
DEEP will host two Technical Meetings concerning the proposed changes to the HES and HES-IE programs. The primary focus of these meetings will be on the proposed shift to a two-visit model and vendor compensation structures.
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February 25, 2025: Notice, Agenda, Recording, and Minutes. Presentations: EEB Technical Consultants & The Companies Presentation |
| March 18, 2025: CANCELLED- See Notice of Cancelation and Process Update |
DEEP requested feedback on the 2025-2027 Conservation and Load (C&LM) Management Plan through a Request for Information (RFI). Responses to the RFI may be found on the Energy’s filing page.
DEEP held two Technical Meetings in the fall to review the 2025-2027 C&LM Plan and the utilities submission of Part A of the Budget Optimization Plan. Presentation materials, recordings and Minutes are linked below:
| October 17, 2024- DEEP hosted a Technical Meeting to review the utility’s submission of Part A of the Budget Optimization Plan. During the technical meeting, DEEP directed the Utilities to significantly amend and resubmit their Part A filing. DEEP is currently awaiting this resubmission and may seek additional input from program stakeholders. Watch the recording here; and read the Technical Meeting Minutes here. |
| November 21, 2024- DEEP hosted a Technical Meeting to review and gather public input on the 2025-2027 Conservation and Load Management Plan. Watch the recording here. Read the Technical Meeting Minutes here. Presentation materials related to this Technical Meeting are on the links below: |
Related Initiatives
Equitable Energy Efficiency (E3) Proceeding
DEEP launched a formal proceeding to make its energy efficiency programs more equitable and inclusive. Learn more about E3.
Weatherization Barrier Remediation
Addressing health and safety issues, such as mold and asbestos, that prevent the completion of residential weatherization and energy efficiency measures. Learn more about Weatherization Barrier Remediation.
Contractor Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC)
DEEP hosts regular meetings to interface with energy efficiency contractors. Members of the public and other interested parties are welcome to attend and provide feedback to guide future decision-making. Learn more about CTAC.
Stay Connected
Click HERE to sign up for DEEP’s C&LM Announcements and be the first to find out about program updates, timelines, and opportunities to engage.
View all DEEP Energy Web Filings, including all documents and comments associated with Conservation and Load Management Planning.
Any questions on Connecticut's Conservation and Load Management Plan can be sent to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov.
Content last updated March, 2025.