CT Energy Education

In Connecticut, Saving Energy and Saving Money starts with the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund. The CEEF funds energy efficiency programs and incentives for Connecticut residents.

For general information about all things energy in the state, visit www.ctenergyinfo.com for the lates links, programs, and information.

Other information about how to save energy in your home or business can be found at the following sites:

Here are four very good booklets from the Iowa Energy Center. They are well illustrated, with clear directions and information about the topics. Some information is directed at Iowa resources and climate. Our Connecticut climate is similar enough!

Insulation and Ventilation (1.5 MB pdf file)

Home Heating and Cooling (1.5 MB pdf file)

Water Heating (2.7 MB pdf file)

Home Appliances (1 MB pdf file)

Getting a home energy audit in Connecticut

The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund supports the Home Energy Solutions programs administered by CL&P and UI for home energy audits. These audits are free for electric heat or natural gas heat customers and $300 to others.

Home Energy Solutions

CL&P Customers:

http://www.cl-p.com/Home/SaveEnergy/Rebates/HomeEnergySolutions.aspx

UI customers: http://www.uinet.com/uinet/connect/UINet/Top+Navigator/Your+Home/UI+Products+%26+Services/Home+Energy+Solutions

The service will include:

· Thorough inspection of your home for wasteful drafts and leaks. Once we find them, we will professionally seal them up

· Installation of energy-efficient light bulbs, showerheads and faucet aerators

· Water heater and pipe insulation

· Rebate forms for insulation and qualifying appliances

· Advice and tips to help make your home as comfortable and energy efficient as possible

Who's Eligible? Home Energy Solutions is a free program for qualified customers who heat with electricity or natural gas. All other customers are subject to a co-pay.

For more information call 1-877-WISE-USE (1-877-947-3873).

Energy Assistance - The Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program

http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305196

The Weatherization Assistance Program is administered by the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS). Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. In Connecticut, the State contracts with the community action agency (CAA) network to operate the program, which shares a single application process with the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). There are five CAAs that provide the weatherization services statewide in collaboration with the others in the network. The purpose of the program is to assist low-income families with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.

More Information

There is a list of CT auditors and some helpful hints at the following site-- http://www.hometuneup.com/how.asp