Benefits
Single Family, Multifamily, and Commercial Buildings
- Save 10–15% on your energy bills each year
- Meet up to 80% of your hot water needs just with solar energy
- Help the environment by avoiding the production of almost 3.5 tons of carbon dioxide each year
Solar Water Heater Incentives & Financing
Single-Family
INCENTIVES
Federal tax credits may be available. Learn more about the IRA tax credits here or speak to your tax preparer.
FINANCING
Smart-E Loan — A quick, easy, affordable option for owning your SHW system
Multifamily
INCENTIVES
None currently available.
FINANCING
Smart-E Loan — A quick, easy, affordable option for owning your SHW system
Commercial
INCENTIVES
None currently available.
FINANCING
None currently available.
Solar Hot Water Information and Tips
A solar hot water system harnesses energy from sunlight to provide hot water for your home or business. The energy is collected by two or three solar panels mounted on your roof and transferred to your home’s or business' hot water tank.
In Connecticut, you’ll install a “closed-loop”, or “indirect,” solar heating system because it uses a non-freezing liquid to transfer heat from the sun. This type of system is important in a climate like Connecticut’s where there are freezing temperatures that could prevent other types of solar water heating systems from functioning.
To achieve the best results with a solar water heating system, your roof should receive direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. year-round, face South within 30 degrees of due south (not magnetic south) and offer sturdy surfaces and shingles.
Before you install a solar water heating system on your roof, review your roof warranty, if you have one, to determine how installing a solar panel could affect it. Make sure your contract with your solar hot water contractor requires them to repair any potential leaks or damage to the roof caused by installation or operation.
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Home & Business Energy Assessments
- Request an energy performance assessment of your home or business
- Receive customized energy-saving recommendations
- Get help implementing energy-saving measures from a technician or receive rebates and incentives to implement them yourself
