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Connecticut’s Residential Energy Efficiency Programs Joseph Swift, Operations Supervisor, Connecticut Light & Power Chris Ehlert, Manager-Residential Services, United Illuminating Violette Radomski, Events & Training Administrator, Connecticut Light & Power. Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund.
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Connecticut’s Residential Energy Efficiency ProgramsJoseph Swift, Operations Supervisor, Connecticut Light & Power Chris Ehlert, Manager-Residential Services, United Illuminating Violette Radomski, Events & Training Administrator, Connecticut Light & Power
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Created by Legislature in 1998 to provide cost-effective electric energy efficiency and load management programs. In 2005, expanded to include natural gas programs. Electric and gas programs are fully integrated. Mission • To advance the efficient use of energy • To reduce air pollution and negative environmental impacts • To promote economic development and energy security.
Funding • Funded primarily by electric and natural gas utility customers • Electric customers pay three mils • Natural gas programs are funded through firm gas customers • Other Revenue Sources • Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) • Forward Capacity Market (FCM) • American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 3
Residential Programs Retail Lighting New Construction Home Energy Solutions WRAP/Helps (limited-income programs) eeCommunities
Residential Retail Products • Cost of CFLs discounted by Energy Efficiency Fund before they reach store shelves • Grocery, discount and hardware stores across Connecticut • Lighting fairs • SmartLiving Catalog (online and print) • Shining Solutions, CFL fundraiser – non-profit or school receives 50% of profits
New Construction Incentives for: • ENERGY STAR third-party certification • Above grade high-performance insulation • Efficient heating and cooling systems • High-performance windows • Tight construction and duct work • ENERGY STAR appliances and lighting
High Efficiency HVAC Rebates • Unitary A/C Split Systems (14.5 SEER/12 EER) $500 per unit • Air to Air Heat Pump (14.5 SEER/12 EER/8.2 HSPF), $500 per unit • Ductless Split HVAC Systems (14.5 SEER/12 EER/8.2 HSPF), $500 per home • Packaged Systems (14 SEER/11 EER/8.0 HSPF), $500 per home
Ductless Heat Pumps • For electric heat customers, woodstoves and/or other space heaters (propane, kerosene) • Heat at the fraction of baseboards and wall heaters • For existing homes, renovations and new construction • $500 to $1,000 rebate
Home Energy Solutions • $75 fee for all Connecticut residents • Regardless of income, or • How they heat their home (electric, natural gas, oil or propane) • Participants realize on average $200 in energy savings annually • In-home energy assessment and services program 9
Home Energy Solutions Technicians perform instrument guided testing and professional sealing • Measures air leakage rates • Focuses on horizontal plane (not windows and doors)
Duct Sealing • Utilize duct blaster to test ductwork for air leaks • UL rated material (duct mastic) is used to seal areas