Comments on: Connecticut Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives

By: Kevin

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:28:14 +0000

Hello…I’m trying to get more info about the CT REC program. The link provided in the lead post above to “Mass Energy Renewable Energy Certificate Incentive” says that program covers Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Does it cover CT as well?

Thank you for the great example of a Residential Solar System Installation and Cost analysis, but it does not seem to take in to account any RECs received by the homeowner. Do CT residents get REC’s? And are they valued at 3 cents per kWh for the first 3 years? If I’m calculating that correctly, that means each REC, which is 1000 kWh, is worth 3000 pennies, or $30. That calculation doesn’t seem right, given the general value of SRECs in other states (upward of $600). Can someone clarify this for me?

By: Bruce Angeloszek

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:53:28 +0000

Connecticut is due to end the solar lease program January 29th 2010. This is a moving target date due to people signing up and dropping off.

By: Steve Earle

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:37:05 +0000

I’m a licensed Electrician in MA & CT where could i find training for the installation end. Thank You.

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:56:48 +0000

Hi, Joyce,

Not sure about grant money, but Connecticut has a terrific solar lease program that we’ve written about. See:

http://www.solarpowerrocks.com/affordable-solar/ct-solar-lease-basics/

and the follow up:

http://www.solarpowerrocks.com/affordable-solar/ct-solar-lease-get-it-while-you-can/

This a good deal that costs 0 down and is restricted to individuals that earn LESS than $250,000 a year. Hope that helps.

By: Joyce Christie-Taylor

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:53:29 +0000

Please provide sources for grant money, for CT solar energy projects, for an elderly woman, who lives alone, and on fixed income. Thank you!

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:12:57 +0000

John, thanks. We actually did cover the CT Solar Lease in two post series and will one day combine. But for those interested in reading, see:

http://www.solarpowerrocks.com/affordable-solar/ct-solar-lease-basics/

By: John Carollo

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:53:01 +0000

Cost Comparisons

Lease Monthly Costs
42 panels 9.7 KW DC = will produce about 10,078 Kwh per year
Estimated CT Rebate $35,780.00
Lease Payment 15 years fixed $181.39 per month
Lease Payment Year 15-20 $54.42 per month

5KW DC = will produce about 5195 Kwh per year
Estimated CT Rebate $19,944.00
Lease Payment 15 years fixed $82.41 per month
Lease Payment Year 15-20 $25.00 per month
there is a company in New Haven that is involved in that program. no down payment. win win win situation

By: John Carollo

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:43:22 +0000

Having lived in Connecticut for 43 years i find it difficult to understand that Ct dones not have Connecticut Solar Rights laws. We have it in Florida and no one can stop one from installing solar systems. http://WWW.Floridarightlaws.com Ct needs to step up to the plate and protect the homeowners and business. No one can stop the installation…

By: Fred MW

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:28:53 +0000

We are a CT State registered, privately owned training school that teaches various greening classes including solar energy, wind generators and other energy efficiency subjects and also trains energy auditors for residential and commercial properties. How and to whom do we apply for supporting grants in CT?

By: Paul

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:16:21 +0000

Guy is right just another way for the state gov to regulate income earned for a few. But the thing is we don’t need the CCEF there are other rebates and insentives to be had by a home owner. An as for Contractors all is legal as long as a Lic electrition is on staff. Money can be made all around and money can be saved for the home owners. But the way I see it is the people in the Biz now do not want the compatition of new Biz. It’s called greed.