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Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

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12/18/2020

Prepare for Winter with Free Energy Efficiency Assessment

​Timeline Extended for Connecticut Residents to Save Money and Energy with Home Energy Solutions SM

 

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to prepare for the cold months ahead by signing up for an energy efficiency assessment through Home Energy Solutions. 

Energy efficiency improvements are a great way to lower your energy bills, and now is a great time to sign up for an assessment, as residents who do so before March 31, 2021 may do so at no cost and can receive up to 100% off the cost of qualified insulation projects. 

All Home Energy Solutions participants receive an energy efficiency assessment of their home in addition to on-the-spot energy improvements, such as air sealing, energy-efficient lighting, and water-saving devices worth an average of $1,000.The average Connecticut household saves $200 per year from the initial visit, and often more if additional measures are completed. 

For a limited time, higher incentives are also available for windows and heat pumps, an energy-efficient technology to heat and cool your home. 

Sign Up Today 

To get started with Home Energy Solutions, click the link to sign up through your utility – Eversource or United Illuminating. There’s never been a better time to make your home more energy efficient!   

Who is eligible for Home Energy Solutions?

All residential customers of Eversource, UI, CNG, and SCG are eligible for this program. If your family’s combined gross annual income is below the state’s 60 percent income median, you may qualify for the Home Energy Solutions - Income EligibleSM program, which provides no-cost assessments and energy upgrades for income-qualified homeowners and renters.  

Any home or business that pays an Eversource or United Illuminating electricity or natural gas bill contributes to the energy efficiency fund that supports these programs and can take advantage of their investment by participating in Home Energy Solutions.

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