Some $4 million in federal stimulus funds is earmarked to help homeowners and businesses pay for the installation of solar-powered hot water heating systems, an investment that will lower utility bills and promote the use of alternative fuels.
The new Solar Thermal Incentive Program is part of the comprehensive State Energy Plan that has qualified for $38 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The plan includes programs that: Provide incentives to use alternative energy in homes and businesses; expand fuel cell initiatives; make state buildings more energy efficient; create green collar jobs needed for emerging technologies.
The incentive program will be administered by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), a ratepayer fund that promotes, develops and invests in clean energy resources for the benefit of Connecticut’s electric rate payers. CCEF officials say there is enough funding available to support installations of 600 residential solar heating systems and about 120 non-residential systems. The systems can supply up to 80 percent of a customer’s annual hot water needs.
For information visit www.ctcleanenergy.com/solarthermal, call (860)563-0015 or e-mail solarthermal@ctcleanenergy.com.
To view the State Energy Plan and for more information on the ARRA in Connecticut, visit www.ct.gov and click on the CT Recovery link.
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