Residential Solar Investment Program
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now more affordable than ever for Connecticut residents. You can make a smart investment and save money on your electric bills by adding a proven, reliable, pollution-free technology to your home.
The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority now offers two different incentive models to help customers. The first model supports residential consumers who seek to purchase a solar PV system. The second model is a leasing model designed to allow consumers access to solar PV systems with no or limited upfront costs. Click here for current incentives.
Who is eligible?
- If your home is in the Connecticut Light & Power Company or the United Illuminating Company service territories and offers a good location for a solar system, you can qualify to receive CEFIA’s residential solar incentives.
What makes a good location for a solar system?
- The best location for a solar power system is a south-facing roof. A system can also be installed on the ground of your property if a roof can not be used.
- A 35 to 50 degree roof tilt is optimal for year-round energy production.
- Clear access to the sun for most of the day unobstructed by trees, roof-gables, chimneys, buildings and other features of your home or surrounding landscape.
- Adequate space on your roof or property. A typical solar system averages approximately 100 square feet per kilowatt.
- A roof in good condition. If your roof is older and needs to be replaced in the very near future, you may want to replace it at the time the solar system is installed to avoid the cost of removing and reinstalling your system.
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Step 1: Complete an energy assessment for your home. You may participate in the Home Energy Solutions program offered by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund or schedule an independent review with a contractor certified by the Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI), Certified Energy Managers (CEM), Certified Energy Auditors (CEA) or a Professional Engineer (PE). Make sure to take advantage of all of the cost-effective ways to save energy in your home.
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Step 2: Find a solar installer. Homeowner must use a CEFIA Approved Contractor to qualify for a rebate. Review our list of Approved Contractors. The contractor will review your project with you, provide information on solar PV systems and assist you with CEFIA’s application process.
As with any significant purchase, homeowners should shop around when considering a solar PV system, check references, seek as much information as possible and obtain multiple quotes.
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Step 3: Install your system!
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For additional information about this program please email us.
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Detailed Program Data - Click for Residential Solar Investment Program, Installations and Costs in MS Excel format