Connecticut Solar Incentives

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Connecticut’s residential electric rates vs. the national average.¹

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Connecticut’s solar price drop over the last five years.²

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Connecticut’s goal to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions below 2001 levels by 2030.³

Connecticut’s residential electricity rates are some of the highest in the country.¹ Still, taking control over electric bills isn’t the only reason why Connecticut residents are switching to solar. By installing a new photovoltaic (PV) system, you can also get outage protection and reduce your carbon emissions while enjoying the state’s excellent solar incentives.

Sunrun is the country’s leading residential solar and storage company.⁴ We work to ensure you can gain energy independence and make the most out of Connecticut’s solar tax credit, tax incentives, and rebate programs.

Here Are the Perks You Can Enjoy with New Solar Panels in Connecticut*

Incentive	Value
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)**	Qualified homeowners with home solar could be eligible for a tax credit of up to 30% against the cost of the system.
Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems	Property tax exemption on the added home value from the Connecticut solar installation.⁶
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems	6.35% home solar system state sales tax exemption.^7,8
Connecticut Green Bank Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)	For Purchased Systems: Upfront cost reduction of $0.426 per installed watt based on system size. (Max. size 10 kilowatts (kW).)⁹ For Leased Systems: Compensation of $0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) produced by the solar power system. (Max. size 20 kW.)⁹
Connecticut Green Bank Solar for All Program	Eligible low-income households can access Connecticut solar energy through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at a special rate.¹⁰
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Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems

Purchase a new solar energy system in Connecticut and your property taxes won’t go up.⁶ A solar panel system in Connecticut could also help you build home value.

Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Solar and Geothermal Systems

Buy a new PV system in Connecticut, and you won’t pay sales tax on it.⁷ The sales tax exemption is for 100% of a renewable energy system’s sales tax, like rooftop solar panels or a solar water heater. This can save you 6.35% right off the bat.⁸

Connecticut Green Bank Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP)

For Purchased Systems:

Upfront cost reduction of $0.426 per installed watt based on system size.⁹ (Max. size 10 kW.)

For Leased Systems:

Compensation of $0.30 per kWh produced by the solar power system.⁹ (Max. size 20 kW.)

Connecticut Green Bank Solar for All Program

This program is part of Connecticut’s Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP), and it helps eligible low-income households have access to Connecticut solar energy through a PPA at a special rate.¹⁰

Ready to Go Solar in Connecticut?

Aside from the great state incentives mentioned above, you’ll be happy to know that our solar lease and purchase plans, along with a home battery, start at $0 down. Also, with Eversource (previously Connecticut Light & Power) and other utilities’ net energy metering (NEM) programs, you can earn credits on your bill for the excess solar energy you create.¹² Net metering in Connecticut can help you offset your future utility bills.

Choosing a Connecticut solar company like Sunrun to create and store your own clean energy at home puts you in control of your future. Sunrun is one of the best solar installers in Connecticut. To see if our solar and storage solutions are available in your area, use our Product Selector or request a free quote to get one-on-one service from our expert Solar Advisors.

the federal tax credit schedule from 2021 to 2024 chart. 26% federal tax credit in 2021 & 2022, steps down to 22% in 2023 and ends in 2024

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*Customer’s ability to monetize rebates, incentives and tax credits depends on several factors, including, without limitation, continued state subsidization of these policies, the applicable Sunrun product type and whether a customer purchases or leases a home solar system from Sunrun.

**We recommend contacting a tax professional to most accurately determine the impact tax credits may have on your federal taxes.

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