In-Home Energy Efficiency Programs Craig Clark Program Administrator, CL

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In-Home Energy Efficiency ProgramsCraig Clark
Program Administrator, CLP Chester Energy Forum
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Funding for CEEF programs

• Money comes from electric and natural gas utility
  customers
• Natural gas programs funded through gas utility
  bills
• Additional funding comes from the CEEF
  participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas
  Initiative, ISO-New Englands Forward Capacity
  Market, Class III Renewable Energy Credits,
  federal stimulus dollars

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Home Energy Solutions

• Available to all Connecticut residents,
  regardless of income or heating type for 75 fee
• Can save up to 200 annually on your energy bills
• HES specialists perform an energy assessment,
  make on-the-spot improvements and provide
  valuable information about money-saving rebates
  and resources for additional upgrades

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Home Energy Solutions

• Trained HES technicians conduct a comprehensive
  energy assessment during which they will
• Perform instrument guided testing and
  professional sealing including duct work
• Lower water tank temperature
• Assess efficiency of appliances and insulation

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Incentives Offerings

• Install energy-efficient lighting
• Supply power monitor to evaluate amount of
  electricity appliances and electronics are using
• Supply/install faucet aerators and low-flow
  showerheads
• Offer rebates to replace inefficient
  dehumidifiers, freezers, refrigerators, or
  clothes washers (electric gas heat customers).
  Double the rebate if used within 90 days of HES
  services
• Offer 0.50 per sq.ft. rebate for insulation for
  qualifying walls and ceilings (electric gas
  heat customers)

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Kitchen Table Wrap-Up

• Technicians will discuss all energy-saving
  measures taken and deeper retrofit alternatives,
  including
• Insulation needs
• Demonstrate use of the power monitor
• Review loans and federal tax credits
• Explain CTCleanEnergy Options
• Review HVAC , geothermal and appliance rebates

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HES Contractors in Your Area
Entire State Competitive Resources 60 Church
St., Suite 2, Yalesville 203-294-9677 New
England Conservation Services 15 Lunar Dr.,
Woodbridge 203-389-3342 Lantern Energy 26
Broadway, North Haven 203-389-3342
Central/Shoreline Connecticut Energy Resource
Group 1831 Middletown Ave., Northford 203-484-25
94 Save Home Energy 1082 Farmington Ave.,
Kensington 860-828-6686 Victory Energy
Solutions 15 Lewis St., Hartford 866-258-1863
For more HES contractors, call 1-877-WISE-USE or
visit www.cl-p.com/hes
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WRAP Program

• FREE program for fixed and limited-income
  residents regardless how home is heated
• Similar weatherization services as HES, however
• No rebates appliance and insulation upgrades
  are performed by technicians on-site for FREE
• No limit on CFLs and includes table lamps

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WRAP Eligibility Guidelines
Family Size 60 of State Median Income
1 30,458
2 39,865
3 49,245
4 58,625
5 68,005
6 77,385
7 79,143
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Green Energy Task Force Partnerships

• Ability to raise funds for town/community
  projects with CEEF by promoting HES sign ups
• Negotiate referral/recruitment fee typically
  25 with one/two HES vendors for every community
  resident who receives HES services
• Task forces from Portland, Woodbury, Wethersfield
  2010 and Enfield 2010
• Contact Rebecca Meyer [phone]

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Contact Information

• CT Energy Efficiency Fund Programs
• 1-877-WISE-USE
• www.ctenergyinfo.com
• www.cl-p.com/hes