Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Incentive
- Rebate Offer:
- Rebates up to $15,000 for qualifying ground source heat pumps
- Incentive Duration
- 01/01/24 - 12/31/24
- Average Initial Cost
- $30,000 - $75,000
- Average Lifetime Savings
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Average Lifespan
- 25 - 30 Years
Additional Details
We offer heat pump rebates based on equipment size (tonnage). To pick the right heat pump for your home, consult with a qualified contractor that participates in the Energize CT Heat Pump Installer Network. If you find a system that meets our minimum efficiency criteria, claim your rebate once the installation is complete.
Please note: Effective July 1, 2024, all residential heat pump applications will require a rebate registration at the start of the process. Learn more below.
How to get started
Check Eligibility
- Rebates are available to residential electric service customers. All customers of Eversource or UI can participate
- Equipment must be installed in the service territory of the participating utility
- Equipment must be ENERGY STAR certified and must meet the minimum requirements on the rebate form. Minimum requirements differ depending on the type of Ground Source Heat Pump
- Equipment must be installed by a contractor participating in the Energize CT Heat Pump Installer Network.
- Equipment must replace oil, propane, natural gas, or electric baseboard as the primary heating system.
- The purchase of this energy-efficiency equipment may also qualify for a valuable tax credit, and we encourage you to retain all records related to your purchase and any associated rebates. Please consult with your tax professional for expert guidance tailored to your situation, helping you to determine the specifics of your eligibility and navigate the process of claiming the tax credit effectively. For further information on eligible energy-efficiency improvements for a tax credit, please visit IRA Tax Credit.
Technical Details
- Tonnage is based on Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) cooling capacity. (1 ton = 12,000 BTUs). Tonnage is calculated by dividing AHRI cooling capacity by ton and rounding to two decimal places
Clean Energy Resources
- Schedule a no-cost consultation
- Compare the annual cost and carbon emissions savings from investing in a new heating and cooling system
- See recommended questions for your installer
What is the rebate process?
To help you make the switch, you can receive incentives up to $15,000 per home for purchasing eligible heat pumps.
Heat pump incentives are offered based on system size (tonnage) and are available after the installation of your heat pump.
Need help getting started? Reach out for a no-cost heat pump consultation.
This step must be completed before step 3, registering your rebate
Effective July 1, 2024, Eversource and Avangrid residential customers applying for a heat pump rebate will need to register your rebate online (preferred) or by mail, before you begin heat pump equipment installation, to qualify for a rebate. Rebate registrations are valid for 60 days from the date of approval. If you have questions about this update, please review our FAQs below.
Submit your rebate registration online Download rebate form
Frequently Asked Questions (Date last updated: June 17, 2024)
- How do I register my rebate? Visit the online portal to begin the process, which will take effect July 1, 2024: EnergizeCT.com/rebates . Your registration ID # will be required upon final submission of your rebate.
- Is there a paper application form I can use? Yes, it will be made available by July 1, 2024. Please note: using a paper registration will take longer to review and approve. We encourage our customers to utilize the online portal.
- What information do I need to register my rebate? You will need to have selected your heat pump installer from the Energize Connecticut Heat Pump Installer Network and have a signed contract for your heat pump installation.
- Is there an expiration date for a rebate registration? Yes, rebate registrations for air source heat pumps expire 60 days from the date of approval. This means your heat pumps must be installed and your rebate application completed within 60 days of rebate registration approval. Ground source heat pump project timelines may be handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Does the rebate registration step mean I might not receive my rebate after my heat pumps are installed? Qualified heat pump installations are still eligible for rebates. Per our standard rebate terms and conditions, the rebate amount may be subject to change without notice.
- Are you granting rebate registration extensions if my heat pump is not installed within the 60-day window? Ground source heat pump project timelines will be handled on a case-by-case basis and coordination of your rebate registration with your ground source heat pump installer is highly encouraged. You will need to contact our rebate processing company if you need to request an extension. Extensions are not guaranteed and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to CTheatpumps@resource-innovations.com or call 1-888-855-0282.
- If I’m already scheduled to install my heat pump (after July 1), do I still need to register for a rebate? Yes, you will still need a rebate registration for any project not installed by July 1, 2024.
- I already installed my heat pump and I did not register my rebate. Am I still eligible for the rebate? For installations completed before July 1, 2024, we will process rebate applications without a rebate registration. We will confirm eligibility based on the date on the invoice.
- I have additional questions. Who can I contact? Please reach out to CTheatpumps@resource-innovations.com or call 1-888-855-0282
Heat pump user tips: Get the most from your heat pump
Work with a contractor participating in the Energize CT Heat Pump Installer Network to claim your rebate through our online rebate portal or by mail once your installation is complete.
Need help getting started? Reach out for a no-cost heat pump consultation.
