Solar Panels in Ellington, CT

Ellington, Connecticut residents are served by Eversource Energy (CT), which charges $0.31 per kWh for residential electricity. This is 85% above the national average of $0.168/kWh. At this rate, a typical household using 900 kWh per month spends approximately $3,348 per year on electricity—money that could be going toward building equity in a solar system instead.

An 8 kW solar system in Ellington can offset most or all of a typical home’s electricity usage, saving approximately $2,976 per year. Over the 25-year lifespan of the system, that adds up to $108,503 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 8.2 years.

Eversource Energy (CT) is an investor-owned utility serving Ellington and surrounding communities. Net metering is available, meaning excess solar energy you produce earns bill credits from Eversource Energy (CT). Heat pump rebates of up to $3,750 are also available for Ellington 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 Ellington—no subcontractors or lead-selling middlemen. We handle every step from system design through Eversource Energy (CT) interconnection.