Estimated Savings for a Typical Connecticut Home
Based on a $150/month electric bill
System Size
5.1 kW
Gross Cost
$18,237
Federal Credit
-$5,471
State Incentive
-$1,500
Net Cost
$11,266
Annual Savings
$1,460
Payback Period
7.7 yrs
25-Year Savings
$38,604
CO₂ Offset/yr
5,716 lbs
Connecticut Solar Incentives
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Deduct 30% of your total solar installation cost from your federal taxes. Available through 2032 with no dollar cap.
$1,500
Connecticut State Incentive
Connecticut offers a Residential Solar Investment Program rebate.
Net Metering Policy: Full Retail
Top utility in Connecticut: Eversource CT. View full incentives detail →
Solar Costs by City in Connecticut
| City | Annual Savings | Payback (yrs) | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $1,460 | 6.7 | 148,654 | Eversource CT |
| Stamford | $1,460 | 6.8 | 135,470 | Eversource CT |
| New Haven | $1,460 | 7.6 | 130,250 | United Illuminating |
| Hartford | $1,460 | 7 | 121,054 | Eversource CT |
| Waterbury | $1,460 | 8.2 | 113,706 | Eversource CT |
| Norwalk | $1,460 | 7.5 | 91,184 | Eversource CT |
| Danbury | $1,460 | 8 | 84,714 | Eversource CT |
| New Britain | $1,460 | 7.6 | 72,939 | Eversource CT |
| West Hartford | $1,460 | 7.2 | 63,268 | Eversource CT |
| Greenwich | $1,460 | 7.6 | 62,396 | Eversource CT |
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Quick Facts: Connecticut
- ⚡ Avg rate: $0.235/kWh
- 🌞 Peak sun: 4.2 hrs/day
- 🏭 Top utility: Eversource CT
- 📋 Net metering: Full Retail