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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Connecticut: Overview of Residential Programs

Connecticut’s Residential Energy Efficiency Programs, created by the legislature in 1998 and expanded in 2005, aim to promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Funded primarily through electric and natural gas utility customers, these programs offer extensive initiatives such as discounted retail lighting, new construction incentives for energy-efficient features, and rebates for high-efficiency HVAC systems. The Home Energy Solutions program provides residents with in-home assessments and services aimed at optimizing energy use and lowering bills, benefiting both the environment and the economy.

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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Connecticut: Overview of Residential Programs

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  1. Connecticut’s Residential Energy Efficiency ProgramsJoseph Swift, Operations Supervisor, Connecticut Light & Power Chris Ehlert, Manager-Residential Services, United Illuminating Violette Radomski, Events & Training Administrator, Connecticut Light & Power

  2. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Created by Legislature in 1998 to provide cost-effective electric energy efficiency and load management programs. In 2005, expanded to include natural gas programs. Electric and gas programs are fully integrated. Mission • To advance the efficient use of energy • To reduce air pollution and negative environmental impacts • To promote economic development and energy security.

  3. Funding • Funded primarily by electric and natural gas utility customers • Electric customers pay three mils • Natural gas programs are funded through firm gas customers • Other Revenue Sources • Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) • Forward Capacity Market (FCM) • American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 3

  4. Residential Programs Retail Lighting New Construction Home Energy Solutions WRAP/Helps (limited-income programs) eeCommunities

  5. Residential Retail Products • Cost of CFLs discounted by Energy Efficiency Fund before they reach store shelves • Grocery, discount and hardware stores across Connecticut • Lighting fairs • SmartLiving Catalog (online and print) • Shining Solutions, CFL fundraiser – non-profit or school receives 50% of profits

  6. New Construction Incentives for: • ENERGY STAR third-party certification • Above grade high-performance insulation • Efficient heating and cooling systems • High-performance windows • Tight construction and duct work • ENERGY STAR appliances and lighting

  7. High Efficiency HVAC Rebates • Unitary A/C Split Systems (14.5 SEER/12 EER) $500 per unit • Air to Air Heat Pump (14.5 SEER/12 EER/8.2 HSPF), $500 per unit • Ductless Split HVAC Systems (14.5 SEER/12 EER/8.2 HSPF), $500 per home • Packaged Systems (14 SEER/11 EER/8.0 HSPF), $500 per home

  8. Ductless Heat Pumps • For electric heat customers, woodstoves and/or other space heaters (propane, kerosene) • Heat at the fraction of baseboards and wall heaters • For existing homes, renovations and new construction • $500 to $1,000 rebate

  9. Home Energy Solutions • $75 fee for all Connecticut residents • Regardless of income, or • How they heat their home (electric, natural gas, oil or propane) • Participants realize on average $200 in energy savings annually • In-home energy assessment and services program 9

  10. Home Energy Solutions Technicians perform instrument guided testing and professional sealing • Measures air leakage rates • Focuses on horizontal plane (not windows and doors)

  11. Duct Sealing • Utilize duct blaster to test ductwork for air leaks • UL rated material (duct mastic) is used to seal areas

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