Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible (HES-IE) Customers who meet income requirements may qualify for a no cost in-home assessment and weatherization services through the Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible program offered by Energize CT. Sign up now to enjoy greater year-round comfort and lower energy costs. There are additional options and programs for customers struggling to pay monthly utility bills.
Contact: 877-WISE-USE (877-947-3873)
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
The Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by the US Department of Energy and helps income-eligible customers minimize energy-related costs and fuel usage in their homes through energy upgrades and home improvement measures. Typical measures may include heating system tune-ups and repairs, blower door guided air-sealing, attic and sidewall insulation, and health & safety inspections.
Contact: DEEP.Weatherization@ct.gov
Weatherization Barriers Remediation Program
For many Connecticut households, programs such as the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible (HES-IE) are 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 hazards such as mold and asbestos. With an estimated launch date in 2022, this Weatherization Barriers Remediation Program will play an important role in connecting low-income families with services that improve the safety and comfort of their homes while stabilizing energy bills.
Contact: Claire.Sickinger@ct.gov
Non-Profit Heating Assistance Services
Operation Fuel and other nonprofits provide year-round emergency utility and energy assistance to low-to-moderate-income households that don’t qualify for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Every city and town in Connecticut are aided by Operation Fuel’s statewide network of local fuel banks. Visit https://operationfuel.org/gethelp/ to apply for assistance.
Contact: info@operationfuel.org | (860) 243-2345
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), provides winter heating cost assistance to more than 75,000 income-eligible households every year, regardless of their heat source. People should contact their local Community Action Agency to apply. Both homeowners and renters can be eligible. CEAP helps enrollees afford the cost of natural gas and electric heat, as well as deliverable fuels like oil and propane.
Contact: Call 2-1-1 for contact information on the intake site closest to where you reside
Equitable Energy Efficiency (E3) Proceeding
Energy efficiency is one of the most cost-effective energy resources and has the potential to reduce energy burdens, cut carbon emissions, and promote community resilience The Equitable Energy Efficiency Proceeding (E3) is a collaborative initiative with the utilities, Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board, and other stakeholders to develop strategies for ensuring that the benefits of energy efficiency are shared equitably among residents and businesses. Phase 1 of E3 began in Summer 2021 and set 19 action items related to enhanced community engagement, new equity metrics, and more.
Contact: Rose.Croog@ct.gov | Join the E3 Mailing List
Electric Vehicles Rebate Program (CHEAPR)
Through CHEAPR, customers who participate in certain income qualified programs, may be eligible to receive an additional rebate when purchasing or leasing new eligible vehicle or a used eligible vehicle. Information on how to apply and what additional benefits are available, videos and factsheets can be found on the DEEP CHEAPR resources page.
Contact: cheapr@energycenter.org | 855-704-6350
PURA Electric Vehicle Charging Program
In July 2021, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) issued a final decision as part of its Equitable Modern Grid initiative that establishes a nine-year Electric Vehicle Charging Program to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state, focusing on equity and inclusion. This program provides rebates to residents and businesses for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Contact: CTEVcharging@eversource.com (for Eversource customers) | HomeEV@uinet.com (for UI customers)
Shared Clean Energy Facility Program (SCEF)
Solar panels can't be installed on all homes, but the benefits of renewable energy should be available to everyone. Customers who meet eligibility requirements may be selected by their electric utility as a subscriber to the Shared Clean Energy Facilities Program. Subscribers receive on-bill credits from clean energy facilities in the state without needing to spend their own money or install their own solar panels.
Contact: SCEF@uinet.com (for UI customers) | SCEF@Eversource.com (for Eversource customers) | DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov (for DEEP)
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Program (RRES)
The RRES program offers residential customers living in a 1-4 family unity the opportunity to install renewable energy on their home and sell the energy and renewable energy certificates (RECs) for 20 years. The program offers a variety of payment structures that involve your local electric utility paying you or offering on-bill credits. Additional incentives are available for low-income customers as well as those residing in an environmental justice community.
Contact: Raagan.Wilhlem@ct.gov | CTResiRenewables@eversource.com (for Eversource customers) and res.renewableenergysolutions@uinet.com (for UI customers)
Ways to Connect
- For environmental justice administrative inquiries, please contact Edith Pestana (Program Administrator) at (860) 424-3044 or edith.pestana@ct.gov.
- For community and education coordination inquiries, please contact Doris Johnson (Outreach & Education Coordinator) at (860) 424-3053 or doris.johnson@ct.gov.