Connecticut Solar Incentives
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STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Public Benefits Fund
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT03R
DETAILS:
Types – Renewables
Total Fund – Approximately $20 million annually (in 2010 $4.67 M came from ARRA). Total Funding 2000-2010: $151 M.
Charge – $0.001 per kilowatt-hour for Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) and United Illuminating (UI) customers
WEBSITE: http://www.ctcleanenergy.com
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Renewables Portfolio Standard
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Renewables Portfolio Standard
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: Combined Public Benefits Charge, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
CODE: CT04R
DETAILS:
Standard – 27% by 2020
Technology Minimum – Class I: 20% by 2020
Class I or Class II: 3% by 2010
Class III: 4% by 2010
Compliance Multipliers – Not applicable
REC Lifetime – ZREC: 2 years
Credit Trading/Tracking System – Yes (NEPOOL-GIS)
Alternative Compliance Payment – 3 month grace period after which ACP of Class I and II: $55 per MWh, Class III: $31 per MWh
WEBSITE: http://www.ct.gov/dpuc/cwp/view.asp?a=3354&q=415186
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Energy Conservation Loan
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Loan Program
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH)
CODE: CT05F
DETAILS:
Maximum Loan – Single family homes (1-4 family units): $25,000
Multi-family (5 or more units): $100,000
Loan Term – 0%, 1%, 3% or 6% depending on income, family size, location
Repayment term up to 10 years (subject to change)
WEBSITE: http://www.chif.org/page/energy-conservation-loan-program
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Property Tax Incentive
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT07F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – 100% exemption for renewable energy property
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Net Metering
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Net Metering
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT01R
DETAILS:
Applicable Utilities – Investor-owned utilities
System Capacity Limit – Standard net metering: 2 MW
Virtual net metering: 3 MW
Aggregate Capacity Limit – No limit specified
Net Excess Generation – Carried over as a kWh credit for one year; Reimbursed to customer at the avoided cost of wholesale power at the end of the year (March 31).
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits – Customer owns RECs
Meter Aggregation – Yes (virtual net metering allowed for municipal, state, or agricultural customers)
WEBSITE: http://www.ctenergyinfo.com/dpuc_net_metering.htm
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Solar and Wind Contractor Licensing
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Solar/Wind Contractor Licensing
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT02R
WEBSITE: http://www.ct.gov/dcp/cwp/view.asp?a=1622&q=446508
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Interconnection Standards
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Interconnection
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT06R
DETAILS:
Applicable Utilities – Investor-owned utilities
System Capacity Limit – 20 MW
Standard Agreement – Yes
Insurance Requirements – Vary by system size and/or type; levels established by PURA
External Disconnect Switch – Required
Net Metering Required – No
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Green Power Purchase Plan
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Green Power Purchasing
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT07R
DETAILS:
Renewables % or Amount – Goal: 20% by 2010; 50% by 2020; 100% by 2050
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Smart-E loans
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Loan Program
SECTOR: Federal
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT37F
DETAILS:
Loan Term – Loan term vary between 5- 12 years; Fixed interest rate vary between 4.49%- 6.99%
Special Bundle Rates: 2.75% – 2.99% for 10 years
WEBSITE: http://www.energizect.com/residents/programs/smarte
UTILITIES: Connecticut Light & Power Co, United Illuminating Co,
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: CT Clean Energy Communities
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Green Power Purchasing
SECTOR: Local
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT10R
DETAILS:
Renewables % or Amount – 20% by 2018
WEBSITE: http://www.energizect.com/communities/programs/clean-energy-communities
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Low-Interest Loans for Customer-Side Distributed Resources
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Loan Program
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT40F
DETAILS:
Loan Term – Fixed interest rate, 1% below the customer’s applicable rate not greater than prime rate (actual rate will be determined at time of application), buydown available for 10 years, terms of loan varies
WEBSITE: http://www.ct.gov/pura/cwp/view.asp?a=3356&Q=504090&puraNav_GID=1702
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Energy Efficiency Requirements for State Government
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Energy Standards for Public Buildings
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT13R
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Building Energy Code
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Building Energy Code
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT14R
DETAILS:
Residential Code – 2005 Connecticut State Building Code with 2013 Amendment; includes 2009 IECC
Commercial Code – 2005 Connecticut State Building Code with 2013 Amendments; includes 2009 IECC
Code Change Cycle – Not more than every four years. Most recent change effective February 14, 2014.
WEBSITE: http://www.ct.gov/dcs/cwp/view.asp?a=4447&q=521446&dcsNav=|
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Sales Tax Incentive
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT44F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – 100% exemption
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Sales and Use Taxes for Items Used in Renewable Energy Industries
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Industry Recruitment/Support
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT84F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – 100% sales tax exemption
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Local Option – Residential Sustainable Energy Program
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: PACE Financing
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: Locally determined
CODE: CT90F
DETAILS:
Terms – Locally determined
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Local Option – Building Permit Fee Waivers for Renewable Energy Projects
CATEGORY: Regulatory Policy
TYPE: Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT16R
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Residential Solar Investment Program
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Rebate Program
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA)
CODE: CT91F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – Customer-owned:
Up to 10 kW: $0.80/watt
10kW-20kW: $0.40/watt
Incentive are tiered meaning that a 15 kW system would get $0.80/watt (for first 10 kW) + $0.40/watt (for next 5 kW)
Third-party-owned:
Up to 10 kW: $0.125/kWh for six years
10 kW- 20kW: $0.060/kWh
5% bonus for using components manufactured in CT, and additional bonus if they are manufactured in CT distressed municipality.
Systems installed in a Solarize Connecticut community will receive different incentives. See program website for more information.
Maximum Incentive – Customer-owned: $10,000
Eligible System Size – Up to 20 kW
Installation Requirements – An energy assessment must be completed as step one, and must be installed by a CEFIA Approved Contractor
BUDGET: $10,000,000
WEBSITE: http://www.energizect.com/residents/programs/residential-solar-investment-program
UTILITIES: Connecticut Light & Power Co, United Illuminating Co,
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Local Option – Commercial PACE Financing
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: PACE Financing
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT98F
DETAILS:
Terms – Locally determined; 20-year payback term
WEBSITE: http://www.c-pace.com/
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Local Option – Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Property Tax Incentive
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT102F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – Local Option
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Clean Energy On-Bill Financing
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Loan Program
SECTOR: State
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
CODE: CT103F
WEBSITE: http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: The United Illuminating Company – Small ZREC Tariff
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program
SECTOR: Utility
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: RPS surcharge
CODE: CT100F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – $84.04per ZREC (for Year 3 round of solicitation)
Maximum Incentive – Standard offer for Small ZRECs
Eligible System Size – 100 kW (AC) or smaller
Duration – 15-year standard contract
Equipment Requirements – Must be located behind the meter and have a dedicated ZREC meter
Installation Requirements – Project must be connected to the distribution system of UI,
BUDGET: $8 million (initial budget)
WEBSITE: http://www.uinet.com/wps/portal/uinet/about/!ut/p/c5/vZDJkptAEES_xR8gdTWCbjgyAgYkoMUucSGQRLCITcuItr7e8lxsh8MzlwlXHrNeZFahFD3V5_e6zG_10Oct2qKUZDazXp0ltVQr9iSwREvwmL_EABJK0BbELGi-j9bj9PCbhzc5EYC71ydHPwnOibOwMTahFvEQBuw0DAeaz5zHDvBVwbHh6aqmNkfx-u2ZtSMZ_GNU-K
UTILITIES: United Illuminating Co,
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Connecticut Light & Power – Small ZREC Tariff
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program
SECTOR: Utility
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: RPS surcharge
CODE: CT100F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – $80.97 per REC (for Year 3 round of solicitation)Tariff for Small ZREC determined through PURA
Eligible System Size – 100 kW AC or less
Duration – 15-year standard contract
Equipment Requirements – Must have been installed after July 1, 2011
Installation Requirements – Must be located behind the meter and have a dedicated ZREC meter
BUDGET: $2.6 Million (Small ZREC Budget for 2014)
WEBSITE: http://www.cl-p.com/Home/SaveEnergy/GoingGreen/Renewable_Energy_Credits/
UTILITIES: Connecticut Light & Power Co,
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: Connecticut Light & Power – ZREC and LREC Long Term Contracts
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program
SECTOR: Utility
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: RPS
CODE: CT100F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – Price determined through competitive solicitation
Maximum Incentive – Maximum bidding price: 325.50 per ZREC; $200 per LREC
Eligible System Size – ZRECs: Projects larger than 100 kW and up to 1 MW in nameplate capacity
LRECs: Projects up to 2 MW in nameplate capacity
Duration – 15-year standard contract
BUDGET: Approximately $9.6 million per year ($3.2 million for LREC and $6.4 million for ZREC)
WEBSITE: http://www.cl-p.com/Home/SaveEnergy/GoingGreen/Renewable_Energy_Credits/
UTILITIES: Connecticut Light & Power Co,
STATE: Connecticut
NAME: The United Illuminating Company – ZREC and LREC Long Term Contracts
CATEGORY: Financial Incentive
TYPE: Solar Renewable Energy Credit Program
SECTOR: Utility
TECHNOLOGY: Solar Photovoltaics,
SOURCE: RPS
CODE: CT100F
DETAILS:
Incentive Amount – Prices determined through competitive solicitation
Maximum Incentive – Maximum Bid price for Year 3 (2014): $302.71 per ZREC; $200 per LREC
Eligible System Size – ZRECs: Projects larger than 100 kW and up to 1 MW in nameplate capacity
LRECs: Projects up to 2 MW in nameplate capacity
Duration – 15-year standard contract
Installation Requirements – Must have been installed after July 1, 2011
BUDGET: Approximately $9.6 million per year
WEBSITE: http://www.uinet.com/wps/portal/uinet/about/!ut/p/c5/vY9Bk6IwEIV_y_wB0wmBmCMFqHEkTEIU5GIhM2sBo-Agsvjrx5q97B7WvUxtv2O_199rlKG7Tvm1POSXsjnl7yhFmbNbRWIeeky4YqNsEFQQFWkPA9goQSnQXVyNrbjVN13dFA4_stBUagj9mTDrGmSlo7jS0gQ9SH-LQ7YJjQktXHC8manA9dhVXoanO2vr7OAv48I_m2
UTILITIES: United Illuminating Co,
