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United Illuminating Energy Optimization: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Incentive Duration: 01/01/26 - 12/31/26.
Serves: Ansonia, Derby, East Haven, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, Woodbridge, Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Trumbull, Shelton and Stratford.
Do I Qualify
- Have UI residential electric service at an existing home.
- Displace another primary heating fuel.
- Use approved equipment, a participating installer and required integrated controls.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central ducted air source heat pump | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified; qualifying primary heat replacement; installed on or after September 1, 2026 | $1,500 per ton |
| Ductless air source heat pump | ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified; qualifying primary heat replacement; installed on or after September 1, 2026 | $1,500 per ton |
| Central ducted heat pump installed before September | Qualifying installations completed January 1 through August 31, 2026 | $1,000 per ton |
| Ductless heat pump installed before September | Qualifying installations completed January 1 through August 31, 2026 | $1,000 per ton |
| Insulation and Heat Pump Bonus | Home Energy Solutions insulation within 24 months before or 6 months after qualified heat pump installation | $500 per qualified heat pump installation |
Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Who Files It
The customer submits the signed application with the final paid invoice.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm equipment and heating displacement eligibility.
- Apply by February 27, 2027. Application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the United Illuminating page. The chart was printed Rev. 09/26. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.