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United Illuminating Ground Source Heat Pump: 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.
- Replace oil, propane, natural gas or electric baseboard as primary heat.
- Use an approved system and participating installer.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ground source heat pump | ENERGY STAR certified; listed on the Energize CT Heat Pump Qualified Product List | $1,500 per ton |
| Insulation and Heat Pump Bonus | Home Energy Solutions insulation completed within 24 months before 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 application and selects the rebate payee.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Confirm the proposed system qualifies.
- Install during 2026. Submit the application and paid invoice by February 27, 2027. Application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the United Illuminating page. The chart was printed Rev. 04/26. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.