Renewable Energy Policies and Incentives

For policies and incentives on advanced and clean energy technologies in Conn, please refer to the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal policies and incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.


Name Category Policy/Incentive Type Updated
Local Option - Commercial PACE Financing (CT98F)
Financial Incentive

PACE Financing
01/16/2024
Local Option - Residential Sustainable Energy Program (CT90F)
Financial Incentive

PACE Financing
01/16/2024
Energy Storage Solutions Program (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
12/19/2023
Renewables Portfolio Standard (CT04R)
Regulatory Policy

Renewables Portfolio Standard
12/05/2023
Energy Storage Target (CT18R)
Regulatory Policy

Energy Storage Target
12/05/2023
Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders (US41F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Credit
11/17/2023
Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (US70F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Credit
09/15/2023
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Corporate) (US71F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Credit
09/15/2023
Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC) (US13F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Credit
08/29/2023
Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) (US02F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Credit
08/29/2023
Fuel Mix and Emissions Disclosure (CT05R)
Regulatory Policy

Generation Disclosure
08/09/2023
Energy and Emissions Goals and Standards for Federal Government (US02R)
Regulatory Policy

Energy Standards for Public Buildings
08/09/2023
Modified Accelerated Cost-Recovery System (MACRS) (US06F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Depreciation
07/12/2023
Norwich Public Utilities (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (CT86F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
07/11/2023
Norwich Public Utilities - Electric Vehicle Rebates (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
07/05/2023
Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
07/05/2023
Building Energy Code (CT14R)
Regulatory Policy

Building Energy Code
06/18/2023
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Corporate) (US31F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Exemption
05/19/2023
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems (CT44F)
Financial Incentive

Sales Tax Incentive
03/20/2023
Local Option - Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems (CT102F)
Financial Incentive

Property Tax Incentive
03/20/2023
Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems (CT07F)
Financial Incentive

Property Tax Incentive
03/20/2023
Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Grant Program
03/06/2023
Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (CT01R)
Regulatory Policy

Net Metering
02/23/2023
Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (CT19R)
Regulatory Policy

Net Metering
02/23/2023
Norwich Public Utilities (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (CT54F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
02/17/2023
Shared Clean Energy Facility (SCEF) Program (CT20R)
Regulatory Policy

Community Solar Rules
02/10/2023
Groton Utilities - Commercial & Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (CT43F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
02/01/2023
Small Business Energy Advantage Loan Program (CT88F)
Financial Incentive

Loan Program
02/01/2023
Norwich Public Utilities - Zero Percent Financing Program (CT55F)
Financial Incentive

Loan Program
01/31/2023
Small Business & Municipal Loan Program (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Loan Program
01/31/2023
Energize Connecticut Residential and Commercial Rebates (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
01/31/2023
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (US66F)
Financial Incentive

Grant Program
11/18/2022
Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit (US43F)
Financial Incentive

Personal Tax Credit
11/08/2022
U.S. Department of Energy - Loan Guarantee Program (US48F)
Financial Incentive

Loan Program
09/08/2022
Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Tax Credit (US69F)
Financial Incentive

Personal Tax Credit
08/29/2022
Previously-Owned Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (US73F)
Financial Incentive

Personal Tax Credit
08/26/2022
Norwich Public Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (CT53F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
08/23/2022
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (Personal) (US72F)
Financial Incentive

Personal Tax Credit
08/18/2022
Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (US40F)
Financial Incentive

Corporate Tax Deduction
08/16/2022
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit (US37F)
Financial Incentive

Personal Tax Credit
08/16/2022
Groton Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (CT42F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
08/05/2022
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion (Personal) (US03F)
Financial Incentive

Personal Tax Exemption
07/20/2022
USDA - High Energy Cost Grant Program (US56F)
Financial Incentive

Grant Program
07/20/2022
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) (US67F)
Financial Incentive

Grant Program
07/18/2022
(Electric and Gas) Residential New Construction Program (CT76F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
07/08/2022
(Electric and Gas) Residential Rebate Program (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Rebate Program
07/08/2022
Energy Efficiency Fund (Electric and Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Financing (CT82F)
Financial Incentive

Loan Program
07/08/2022
Connecticut Green Power Purchase Plan (CT07R)
Regulatory Policy

Green Power Purchasing
08/30/2021
Green Power Purchasing Goal for Federal Government (US01R)
Regulatory Policy

Green Power Purchasing
08/27/2021
VW Settlement Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Grants (CT100F)
Financial Incentive

Grant Program
08/12/2021