Helping Connecticut make smart energy choices.

Energy Assessments

Energy assessments are an easy way to find custom savings opportunities and to optimize your energy use. Income qualified customers are eligible for additional rebates and savings.

Supplier Rate Finder

Customers can choose a licensed supplier for their generation services which may lower their cost. Compare generation offers on Connecticut's Rate Board.

Rebates and Incentives

Explore rebates and incentives for energy efficiency upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, appliances, and more that can help your home or business save money and energy.

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If you are struggling to pay your monthly energy bill, Eversource and UI offer programs to help. Payment assistance and energy efficiency programs are available to help better manage your energy bills and help you save energy.

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News and Announcements

Local News

The Energize Connecticut Green STEP summer program recently celebrated the graduation of more than 50 high school students, equipping them with hands-on skills and industry-recognized certifications for careers in energy efficiency and green building trades. This three-week, paid-to-train experience, supported by Eversource and Avangrid subsidiaries, offered students practical training, work-readiness courses, and direct connections to local employers through a career expo at Yale University. With options to specialize in Weatherization & Existing Building Upgrades or Green Building & New Construction, participants gained valuable technical knowledge and career preparation. Green STEP continues to invest in Connecticut’s clean energy future by preparing the next generation of skilled professionals.

Click here to read the full press release.

Learn more or register for upcoming programs at EnergizeCT.com.

The Energy Efficiency Board and Energize Connecticut^SM Sponsors are pleased to present the 2025 Annual Legislative Report.

We take pride in our collective achievements in delivering energy efficiency solutions to businesses, communities and residents throughout Connecticut.

Click here to view the report.

The 2025-2027 Conservation & Load Management Plan Guides the State’s Energy Efficiency Programs, Helping Residents and Businesses Save on Their Energy Bills

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Program Updates

The vendor for the Energize CT Instant Lighting and Express Lighting programs will be transitioning from CLEAResult to Energy Solutions effective this July. There are no planned changes to the current Instant and Express program lighting incentives at this time. The programs are transitioning July 1 (Instant) and July 15 (Express).

Program details are available here.

Eversource electric customers can now schedule a no-cost pickup and receive a $75 rebate for recycling a working refrigerator or freezer. Recycle a working dehumidifier at the same time and earn an additional $30 rebate. UI customers will be able to participate later this year. Lower your energy use, save on your electric bill and help protect the environment all from the comfort of your home. Schedule your pickup today.

Have an inefficient dehumidifier taking up space? The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut make it easy to recycle it responsibly at scheduled drop‑off events across the state.
Recycling your dehumidifier helps save energy, protects the environment, and ensures harmful materials are properly handled. Check the schedule to find a convenient location and date near you.

Discover how energy efficiency can transform homes and communities with the Smart Energy Living mobile exhibit.

This hands-on experience brings the latest in clean energy and efficiency technologies right to your event including heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats, battery storage solutions and more.

Visitors can explore interactive displays, join a brief guided tour led by knowledgeable energy experts or walk through at their own pace. Along the way, they’ll learn how to improve at-home comfort, lower energy use and reduce environmental impact, as well as how to access rebates, financing options and trusted contractors.

The Smart Energy Living mobile exhibit is available for community events, fairs and other public gatherings across Connecticut.

Visit the Smart Energy Living page to learn more.

Announcements

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting applications to fill a Chamber of Commerce representation seat on the Energy Efficiency Board (EEB).

Application Deadline:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Recruitment Type:
Rolling recruitment (if you have already submitted an application, you do not need to re-apply)

Candidate Qualifications:

Ability to effectively represent the interests of a Chamber of Commerce
Relevant background and experience in energy efficiency
Willingness and availability to actively participate on the Board

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can view the Full Notice of Vacancy Posting.

Customer Success Stories

Meriden Home Energy Solutions℠ - Income Eligible Success Story

Through the Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible program, Manuel F. and his spouse were able to weatherize their home and install a new high-efficiency heat pump system, improving comfort while reducing their energy usage.
Middletown Home Energy Solutions℠ - Income Eligible - Triple Pane Windows and Weatherization

Read how Eversource helped customer Latasha Mayers receive energy-saving upgrades such as weatherization and triple pane windows at her first home in Middletown.
Manchester Schools - New Construction

Read how three schools in Manchester, CT received over $500,000 through Eversource’s New Construction program and achieved Net Zero energy usage.
Holton Family - Ground Source Heat Pump

Read the story of why the Holton Family chose to install a ground source heat pump at their home in New Milford, CT.
Concord Meadows - Air Source Heat Pumps

Discover how the residents at Concord Meadows have decreased their energy use and improved comfort in their units through the installation of heat pumps across the property.
Albrycht Family - Air Source Heat Pump

Learn how Jessica and Dana Albrycht received a $3,000 rebate from Eversource for installing an air-source heat pump.
Waterbury Home Energy Solutions℠ - Income Eligible - Insulation, Water Heater, and Windows

Learn how Waterbury customer Susan Weretelnik is saving over $1,200 annually as a result of her no-cost Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible visit. Eversource contractor BantamWesson installed additional insulation, a new water heater, and windows to save energy and improve comfort.
Park Street Library - LED Lighting and Heat Recovery Equipment

Learn how Hartford's Park Street Library @ the Lyric prioritized energy efficiency in the building design and is planned to have significant energy and cost savings while keeping the space comfortable.
Cigna - High Efficiency Lighting, HVAC, Insulation, and More

Learn how Cigna instituted energy efficiency changes at their Bloomfield, CT headquarters that will reduce carbon emissions by 3,118 tons, the equivalent of removing 601 cars from the road or powering 339 homes for a year.
Treva - Commercial Kitchen Natural Gas Fryer

Learn how Treva Restaurant was able to lower maintenance and energy costs that impact their bottom line.
Riverview Bistro - LED Lighting, HVAC, Programmable Thermostats, and More

Learn how Riverview Bistro’s efficiency upgrades provided saving to keep them competitive in the foodservice market.