DEEP Approves Three-Year Energy Savings Plan for Connecticut

Press Releases 09/18/2025 DEEP Approves Three-Year Energy Savings Plan for Connecticut The 2025-2027 Conservation & Load Management Plan Guides the State's Energy Efficiency Programs, Helping Residents and Businesses Save on Their Energy Bills (HARTFORD) - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued its Final Determination on the 2025-2027 Conservation and Load Management (C&LM) Plan, a comprehensive strategy which guides the priorities, design, and incentives for Connecticut's energy efficiency and demand management programs. These programs, administered by Eversource and Avangrid under the brand name Energize Connecticutsm, drive down energy costs by supporting efficient building upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling system improvements, and building controls and industrial process improvements for businesses. Since energy efficiency is cheaper than the cost of supply and reduces the need for infrastructure upgrades, it reduces costs for all utility ratepayers. The 2025-2027 C&LM Plan will deliver $2.35 billion in lifetime benefits to Connecticut residents, municipalities, and businesses through a $705 million investment (that's a return of $3.30 for every dollar invested). In 2024, the programs completed over 29,000 weatherization projects in residential homes, and completed energy upgrades in over 3,800 businesses. The C&LM programs invested $238.9 million that year, which delivered $408.2 million in lifetime bill savings to participating Connecticut residents, municipalities, and businesses. Savings Available to Residents and Businesses The average residential customer who participates in the C&LM residential weatherization programs receives $1,129 of value in services and achieves lifetime average savings of $2,068 on their home energy bills. There are significant energy savings benefits for participating businesses as well. For example, small businesses in Connecticut receive an average of over $9,500 in services and achieve an average of over $35,000 in lifetime savings on their energy bills. All utility ratepayers benefit from these programs. For example, the cost of electric supply is nearly double the cost of energy efficiency. By reducing the need to purchase more expensive energy supply and reducing peak demand, these programs lower costs on everyone's natural gas and electric bills and also improve grid resilience. "Energy efficiency remains Connecticut's lowest cost energy resource, and the most direct action residents and businesses can take to lower their energy bills," DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said. "At significantly less than the cost of energy supply, investing in building efficiency is a win-win-win for program participants, all Connecticut ratepayers, and the environment." Increased Access and Transparency The 2025-27 C&LM Plan also advances ongoing efforts by DEEP, the EEB, and the Utilities to ensure ease of access and transparency of program data and reporting. Work on revamping the existing Energy Efficiency Dashboard is already underway, and the updated version is expected to go live in 2026. The new program dashboard will provide stakeholders with a user-friendly platform where they may gather a wide variety of programmatic data to assess program performance. In addition, this Plan supports continued improvements to information provided to customers at the time of their energy assessments. Beginning in 2026, customers will be provided with a bill impact analysis which will further assist them in the decision-making process when considering energy efficiency upgrades. Additional Program Benefits DEEP's Determination finds that the 2025-2027 C&LM Plan, approved with conditions by the Energy Efficiency Board and as amended by DEEP, positions Connecticut for continued success in delivering energy savings and improved affordability to ratepayers. Beyond direct bill savings, participants can expect to improve building comfort and indoor air quality while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Local contractors install the building upgrades supported by Energize CT, and serve as a vital part of Connecticut's skilled economy. In 2024, Connecticut supported an energy efficiency workforce of nearly 35,000 professionals, many of which can be found on the insulation installers network and heat pump installers network. What stakeholders are saying about the C&LM Plan and CT's Energy Efficiency Programs: "Eversource is proud to help administer Connecticut's energy efficiency programs, which in 2024 have generated over $400 million in lifetime savings for customers," says Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility for Eversource, Tilak Subrahmanian. "As a Sponsor of Energize Connecticut, we're committed to helping residents, businesses and municipalities across the state lower their energy use and bills, while enhancing grid reliability and resiliency." Anthony Kosior, Energy Efficiency Board Chair, said, "As Chair, I wish to formally recognize the hard work and dedication of the volunteer members of the Energy Efficiency Board, whose contributions played a critical role in the development of this three-year Plan. It has been a distinct privilege to collaborate and work alongside such engaged and knowledgeable individuals in pursuit of our shared mission. I look forward to continuing to guide these programs through equitable implementation that maximizes program benefits, strengthens energy efficiency, and enhances affordability for all Connecticut ratepayers." Vivian Perez, Co-owner of HE Energy Solutions, said, "As a qualified contractor working in the field serving residential customers for over 15 years, I can attest to the importance of these programs in helping people save money on their energy bills, enhance home safety, and improve the comfort of their homes. We consistently receive positive feedback from our customers about the programs and the services that we provide. Funding for these programs allows our company to develop and maintain a highly skilled and technically competent workforce, and also helps support good paying jobs here in Connecticut." DEEP encourages all ratepayers to participate in these programs. To get started, schedule an appointment with a qualified C&LM program contractor through the EnergizeCT.com website or by calling 877-WISE-USE. Until December 31, 2025, the normal $75 co-pay for a home energy assessment has been waived, so it's a great time to get started. Plus, federal tax credits for technologies like heat pumps and insulation upgrades remain available only through the end of 2025, so now is a good time to maximize savings. For more information on tax credits, visit the Energize CT Tax Credit Page. Twitter: @CTDEEPNews Facebook: DEEP on Facebook Contact DEEP Communications [email protected] 860-424-3110 Twitter Facebook Email Print