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CT ENERGY GUIDE

Home Energy Independence Plan for Connecticut

Connecticut faces nor'easter and hurricane remnant risks. The state has strong incentive programs making solar and battery backup more affordable.

Connecticut Grid Reliability

Reliability
5/10
Moderate Risk
EIA SAIDI/SAIFI 2023
Outages / Year
0.8
per customer
EIA SAIFI 2023
Avg. Duration
6
hours
EIA SAIDI 2023
Electricity Rate
30.8¢
per kWh
EIA 2026-02

Primary Outage Risks in Connecticut

Nor'easters
Ice storms
Hurricane remnants
Aging infrastructure

Connecticut Energy Sources

Natural Gas40%
Coal20%
Nuclear18%
Renewables22%

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

Connecticut Incentives & Rebates

Connecticut offers the Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP) with declining block incentives. Property tax exemption for solar. Sales tax exemption on solar equipment. Net metering available. Note: The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025 for customer-owned systems. Solar leases and PPAs may still offer indirect savings from the commercial tax credit. Check with a tax advisor for current eligibility. Source: DSIRE.

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