✅ Federal Incentives
All federal benefits apply in Connecticut:
30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
MACRS + bonus depreciation
IRA Direct Pay for nonprofits
✅ State Incentives
⚡ Sales & Use Tax Exemption
Connecticut exempts solar & geothermal equipment from the 6.35% state sales tax, saving homeowners ~$1,300 on an $18 k system
⚡ Property Tax Exemption
Residential and Class I systems are exempt from added property tax assessments
Municipalities may also offer local exemptions for up to 15 years
⚡ Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) Program
Connecticut’s RRES program (formerly net metering) includes two tariff options for residential systems:
Netting Tariff: credits based on retail rate
Buy-All Tariff: utility purchases all generation at a fixed rate (~$0.3189/kWh)
⚡ Energy Storage Solutions Program
Offers up to 50% upfront incentive for residential energy storage installations (up to $7,500)
🏛️ Smart-E Loan
Connecticut Green Bank provides low-interest financing for solar & energy-efficient upgrades
✅ Utility & Local Incentives
While no direct statewide utility rebates for solar, local programs include:
Community Solar/shared clean energy facilities via SCEF program (~150 MW capacity)
Other regional utility offers - check current utility tariff sheets
✅ Policy & Standards
RPS targets: Connecticut mandates a growing share of renewables (Class I & Class III)
Interconnection rules: standardized statewide via PURA (part of RRES)
✅ Nonprofit & Low-Income Incentives
IRA Direct Pay: nonprofits receive 30% cash reimbursement
RRES and Energy Storage Programs are available regardless of tax liability