Connecticut Solar Incentives are available for nearly every solar hot water and solar electric (PV) system sold to home and business owners in Connecticut. The Connecticut solar incentives are intended to help you offset the initial investment in the solar heating solutions or solar electric solutions of your choice.
Take a look at the Connecticut Solar Incentives below:
CCEF – Solar PV Rebate Program
| State: |
Connecticut |
| Incentive Type: |
State Rebate Program |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Residential, Multi-Family Residential |
| Amount: |
Residential: $1.75/watt (PTC rating) for first 5 kW; $1.25/W (PTC) for next 5 kW, adjusted based on expected performance |
| Maximum Incentive: |
Residential: $15,000;
Incentives will be subject to a maximum of the customer’s average annual or expected electric usage |
| Eligible System Size: |
Up to 10 kW |
| Equipment Requirements: |
Equipment must be new and listed on the California Energy Commission’s list of eligible equipment; Inverters and installation must carry a minimum 5-year warranty; PV panels must carry a minimum 20-year warranty. |
| Installation Requirements: |
Installation must comply with all federal, state, and local codes;
Must be grid-connected and installed by a pre-approved contractor;
Installation must be in service territory of United Illuminating Company or Connecticut Light & Power |
| Program Budget: |
$14.6M (from program inception to date) |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: |
Remains with customer/producer |
| Funding Source: |
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ($1.5M in FY2010) |
| Expiration Date |
None specified |
| Web Site: |
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/default.aspx?tabid=68 |
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