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Your complete resource hub for heat pumps, solar, and energy savings in Connecticut. Over 40% of CT homes rely on oil or propane — making heat pumps one of the biggest savings opportunities in the state. Every guide updated for 2026 with Energize CT rebates and Smart-E financing details.
2026 Update: The federal 25C heat pump tax credit and 25D solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. Energize CT heat pump rebates, RRES solar netting, Smart-E financing, and CT tax exemptions remain the primary incentives.
Everything Connecticut homeowners need to know about heat pumps in 2026 — Energize CT rebates, costs, cold climate performance, oil and gas conversion analysis, and how to choose the right installer.
$250/ton standard, $1,000/ton Energy Optimization. Plus Smart-E at 0.99% APR. HEAR pending DOE approval.
Read guideTotal cost breakdown: ductless, ducted, hybrid. Net cost after Energize CT rebates.
Read guidePerformance data at CT design temps (5–10°F). How modern heat pumps handle New England winters.
Read guide34% of CT homes heat with oil at $3.50/gal. Full conversion walkthrough and savings.
Read guide36.8% of CT homes use gas. Honest ROI analysis with current utility rates.
Read guideUtility-specific rebate comparison. Which utility offers more for heat pump installations.
Read guideHPIN requirement, pre-registration, Smart-E eligibility, and 10-point checklist.
Read guideEverything about going solar in Connecticut — RRES netting tariff, Smart-E financing, costs by city, tax exemptions, and battery incentives. All updated for 2026 with no ITC (Section 25D expired Dec 2025).
$2.60-3.10/W installed, RRES netting tariff, Smart-E 6.99-7.99% APR, 8-10yr payback. CT's high rates ($0.28-0.29/kWh) make solar a strong investment even without the federal ITC.
Read overview$2.60-3.10/W installed. City-by-city breakdown, what affects pricing, and net cost after exemptions.
Read guideSection 25D expired Dec 2025 ($0). Why CT solar still delivers 8-10 year payback without the ITC.
Read guideNetting Tariff vs Buy-All ($0.3289/kWh). Solar Energy Adjustment $0.0402/kWh for new enrollees.
Read guideHow retail-rate netting credits work, credit rollover, legacy vs new tariff comparison.
Read guideSide-by-side utility comparison. Eversource $0.29/kWh vs UI $0.28/kWh — same RRES program.
Read guideCompare financing options. Smart-E 6.99-7.99% APR, PPA/lease with Section 48 (30%).
Read guide6.99-7.99% APR for solar (NOT 0.99% — that rate is heat pumps only). Up to $50K, 5-20yr terms.
Read guide6.35% sales tax exempt + permanent property tax exclusion. The two surviving CT solar incentives.
Read guideESS program $250-600/kWh incentive. Battery reduces Solar Energy Adjustment exposure.
Read guideShared Clean Energy Facilities for renters and shaded roofs. 5-20% bill savings, no panels needed.
Read guideSection 48/48E ITC still available (30-70%). MACRS, RRES Buy-All, C-PACE financing.
Read guideNuWatt Energy helps Connecticut homeowners navigate heat pumps, solar, and energy storage. Get a free assessment and see your savings.
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