There’s never been a better time to make energy efficiency improvements to your home! Right now, Energize Connecticut℠ rebates and federal tax incentives can help you pay for heat pumps, replacement windows, insulation, and more. You may even qualify for no-cost upgrades.
New England Smart Energy Group can help you take advantage of these savings. We’ll guide you through the process and help you claim every dollar you qualify for.
Energize Connecticut Incentives
Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State, and your local electric and gas utilities, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills.
Home Energy Solutions / Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible
If you live in Connecticut and are a customer of Eversource, UI, CNG, or SCG, you can participate in the Home Energy Solutions (HES) or Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible (HES-IE) program.
Home Energy Solutions
With an HES visit, you’ll get a comprehensive home energy assessment, on-the-spot energy-saving improvements including air sealing and duct sealing, and access to Energize CT rebates. It costs just $75, and most customers receive $850 in services.
Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible
If your combined household income is below 60% of the area median income, you qualify for HES-IE. Your HES-IE visit includes everything the HES visit includes at no cost. Plus, you’ll get access to additional rebates and incentives like 100% off an insulation upgrade and no-cost heat pumps.
Energize CT Rebates
Energize CT offers generous rebates for a wide range of energy efficiency home improvements.
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate Amount | Income-Eligible Maximum Rebate Amount |
| Insulation | $1.70/sqft up to $10,000 | 100% off |
| Air Sealing | Included in HES, $75 co-pay | Included in HES-IE, no-cost |
| Duct Sealing | Included in HES, $75 co-pay | Included in HES-IE, no-cost |
| Heat Pump HVAC | $250-500 per ton | Up to 100% off |
| Gas Furnace | $650 | $650 |
| Gas Boiler | $750 | $750 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $650 | $650 |
| Replacement Windows | $100 per window | Up to 100% off |
Additional Rebates for New Haven Residents
Thanks to a city grant, income-eligible homeowners in New Haven (household income below 60% of the area median income) can qualify for additional rebates for insulation, heat pumps, and barrier removal to allow for a safe installation.
| Upgrade | Maximum Rebate Amount |
| Heat Pump HVAC (replacing oil, propane, or electric resistance) | $10,000 |
| Heat Pump HVAC (replacing natural gas) | $15,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater (replacing oil, propane, or electric resistance) | $3,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater (replacing natural gas) | $5,000 |
| Mold Removal | $7,500 |
| Asbestos Removal | $7,500 |
| Knob-and-Tube Wiring Removal | $5,000 |
| Electrical System Upgrades | $3,000 |
| Insulation* | $5,000 |
*Only available to households earning 60-80% of the area median income
These rebates can be stacked with Energize CT rebates. In many cases, both rebates together will fully cover the cost of your upgrade.
Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit reduces your federal income tax liability by 30% of your project costs for qualifying energy efficiency improvements. With the credit, you can claim up to $3,200 per year on energy efficiency home improvements.
| Upgrade | Maximum Annual Credit Amount |
| Insulation & Air Sealing | $1,200 |
| Replacement Windows | $600 |
| Heat Pump HVAC Systems | $2,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $2,000 |
| Gas, Propane & Oil Heating | $600 |
| Gas, Propane & Oil Water Heating | $600 |
Don’t Miss Out on Savings—Book Your Upgrades Now
These unprecedented savings on expensive home upgrades won’t last forever. We encourage you to take advantage of these generous rebates and incentives while they are still available.
