Supporting On-Site Generation Projects
As of May 2011 Connecticut Clean Energy Fund is no longer accepting applications under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Program.
The $3 million allocated for this program has been fully committed.
The ARRA Commercial Solar PV Program solicited applications from eligible entities working with experienced renewable energy developers. The intent of the funding was to enable owners of solar PV systems to “break even” over the life of the equipment, with a fair and reasonable return on investment compared to purchasing the equivalent amount of power from an electric utility company.
The following technologies were eligible for grants under this program:
The following entities were eligible to apply under this program:
- For-profit companies
- Not-for-profit companies
- Municipalities
- State and federal government agencies
The following applicants have been selected for funding under the ARRA Solar PV Program:
| Applicant |
Installation Location |
Solar PV Installation Size (kWAC) |
Target Completion Date |
Status |
Grant |
| CREC - Metropolitan Learning Center |
Bloomfield |
77.37 |
Apr-2012 |
Equipment Delivery Pending |
$261,800 |
| Gilead Hill Elementary School |
Hebron |
76.93 |
Mar-2012 |
Equipment Delivery Pending |
$237,700 |
| Somers Elementary School |
Somers |
118.66 |
Feb-2012 |
Equipment Delivery Pending |
$331,000 |
| Franklin Academy |
East Haddam |
86.23 |
Apr-2012 |
Equipment Delivery Pending |
$387,000 |
| Connecticut Sikh Association |
Southington |
54.74 |
Dec-2011 |
Construction Completed |
$247,700 |
| Windham Water Works |
Mansfield |
80.08 |
Mar-2012 |
Equipment Delivery Pending |
$389,970 |
| Unified Realty, LLC |
Waterford |
174.25 |
Dec-2011 |
Construction Completed |
$471,300 |
| Ballek's Garden Center |
East Haddam |
50.36 |
Dec-2011 |
Construction Completed |
$172,590 |
| John Wallace Middle School |
Newington |
78.66 |
Apr-2012 |
Equipment Delivery Pending |
$233,500 |
| Leon Tennis |
Cos Cob |
53.94 |
Feb-2012 |
Under Construction |
$179,600 |
Links to Important Information
Application Instructions document updated December 20, 2010
Application document updated December 20, 2010
Sample Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA)