Solar Thermal Incentive Program

February 11, 2015

Summary

Note: This program is not currently accepting applications. Check the program web site for information regarding future financing programs.

To participate in the residential solar hot water rebate, homeowners must first complete an energy assessment. Then, they must work with CEFIA approved solar hot water installers. Only customers of United Illuminating or Connecticut Light & Power are eligible. Applicants are required to seek pre-approval and secure a reservation number prior to commencing work. After receiving approval, project owners have six months to complete the installation. The rebate actually goes to the solar hot water installer and the savings are passed on to the residential customer. The rebate amount is based on the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) ratings and the hot water needs of those living in the home.

History

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund - now the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) - started this program in 2009 using $4 million dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Energy Program funding to support solar hot water heating in the State. In March 2012, the CEFIA board approved interim funding to continue the residential and commercial programs while a new financing program is developed.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Connecticut
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/YourBusinessorInstitution/SolarThermalIncentiveProgramCommercial/tabid/519/Default.aspx
Administrator:	Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar Water Heat
Incentive Amount:	Calculated: $70 multiplied by the SRCC "C" rating multiplied by the number of collectors multiplied by the Shading Factor
Maximum Incentive:	50% of the project cost
Eligible System Size:	System must supply between 50% and 80% of annual domestic hot water needs
Equipment Requirements:	Must be SRCC rated, or rated and certified by independent testing body
Installation Requirements:	Must be installed by eligible installer and be less than 20% shaded and must install performance metering equipment.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:	CEFIA

Contact

Name:	Connecticut Green Bank
Address:	865 Brook Street Rocky Hill CT 06067
Phone:	(860) 563-0015
Email:	cgbinfo@ctgreenbank.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.