Connecticut Solar Rebates and Incentives

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Now, more than ever before, going solar has been made both cost-effective and simple for homeowners. Cost-effectiveness is largely assisted by Government-initiated residential solar rebates and incentives, which are in place on a Federal, State and Local level. Simplicity is achieved with Solar Community, as we handle the entire paperwork process for you. By thoroughly researching and matching cost-cutting solar rebates and incentives on a case-by-case basis, we will work hard to ensure the lowest system cost possible for each individual customer. With Solar Community helming the whole procedure, it couldn’t be easier for you!

Federal: Save With a Tax Credit

The same U.S. Federal Credit applies to every new system installation at a flat 30% of the full system price after installation, with no upper limit. Solar Community will provide you with the document necessary to add to your tax forms. The discount comes for you as a tax credit. All applicable photovoltaic systems must provide electricity for the residence and must meet applicable fire and electrical code requirements. For more information on the Federal Tax Credit, click here.

State: Connecticut Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems

Connecticut enacted legislation in June 2007 that established a 100% sales and use tax exemption for solar energy equipment and geothermal resource systems. H.B. 7432 added passive and active solar water-heating systems, passive and active solar space-heating systems, and solar-electric systems to the list of exempt technologies. The sales and use exemption covers both the equipment related to eligible systems, and labor (services) relating to the installation of eligible systems.

State: CEFIA - Residential Solar PV Rebate Program

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, now the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), solar photovoltaic (PV) program offers qualified installers monetary incentives that will be passed on to customers in the form of rebates. The program is only available to residential customers in service territories of United Illuminating Company and Connecticut Light & Power. The rebate level for residential systems is $1.75/watt (W) (PTC rating) for the first five kilowatts (kW) and $1.25 for the next five kW, with the payment adjusted based on expected system performance.

Local: Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (Electric and Gas) - Residential New Construction Program

The Energy Efficiency Fund, through Connecticut investor owned utilities, offers a program designed to encourage the construction of ENERGY STAR certified homes. The Residential New Construction Program offers incentives targeted at increasing energy efficiency in several important stages in the construction process. Measures eligible for these rebates include insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, HVAC measures, hot water heating, final ENERGY STAR certification, as well as a rebates offsetting the cost of performing a HERS rating. Incentives vary based upon equipment efficiency, HERS scores, and whether dwelling is a single or multi-family residence. Any home or unit where resident has 60% of median income or less will receive 150% of the incentive amounts listed on the form.

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