Solar Panels in Groton, CT

Groton, Connecticut residents are served by Groton Utilities, which charges $0.19 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 11% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $2,023 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Groton can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $1,798 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $65,557 in total savings. With Connecticut state incentives of $2,000, the net system cost drops to $24,544, resulting in a payback period of just 13.7 years.

As a municipal utility, Groton Utilities sets its own rates and rebate programs independently. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Groton Utilities. The utility offers a solar rebate of $1.00 per watt up to $10,000. Heat pump rebates of up to $4,000 are also available for Groton homeowners.

The federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired at the end of 2025, making state and utility incentives more important than ever. NuWatt Energy installs solar panels, heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage directly in Groton—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Groton Utilities interconnection.