A more comfortable, energy-efficient Connecticut home starts with one team

Energy audits, insulation, heating, cooling, air sealing, and windows -- handled by a single Energize CT Authorized Contractor. Not sure where to start? An audit shows you exactly what your home needs.

20,000+homes upgraded
16+years serving CT
80+full-time specialists
Energize CT Authorized ContractorEversource AuthorizedBPI CertifiedLicensed HIC #0644515BBB A+
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Full-Service Contractor

Full-service contractor

Heating, cooling, insulation, air sealing, and windows under one team

Energize CT Authorized Contractor

We handle the Energize CT rebate paperwork for you

Free estimates

No-obligation on-site assessment for every service

Our story

Founded in Stratford, rooted in Connecticut

80+ specialists, one mission. Home Comfort Practice was founded in 2009 with a clear purpose: deliver energy upgrades that actually perform. Since then, our BPI-certified team has completed over 20,000 home projects across Connecticut, earning a 4.9-star Google rating along the way.

Honest guidance, every visit. Over the years, we've built our reputation by showing up on time, doing the work right, and being straightforward about what your home actually needs.

  • Full-service contractor — HVAC, insulation, windows, and energy audits
  • Rebate guidance included — we support you with all rebate and financing documentation
  • Local to Connecticut — based at 165 Benton St, Stratford, serving the whole state
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What you'll walk away with

A clear picture of your home's energy performance

Specific rebate amounts you qualify for

An honest recommendation, not a sales pitch

CT HIC License HIC #0644515 CT HTG License HTG #0303270-S1

Energize Connecticut — programs funded by a charge on customer energy bills.

Quality equipment

We work with brands you trust

As authorized dealers and installers, we carry top-rated HVAC and home comfort equipment from leading manufacturers.

How it works

Whole-home comfort, starting with an audit

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Whole-home view

A cold room or high bill is rarely the whole story

We diagnose the house, not just one symptom. Rather than fixing a single issue in isolation, our Home Energy Solutions audit runs full diagnostics on your entire building envelope, performs same-day weatherization, and delivers a prioritized upgrade plan you can act on at your own pace.

  • 2–4 hour visit covers blower door, thermal scan, and safety checks
  • Same-day air sealing and water-fixture installation included
  • Written plan shows every qualifying rebate and incentive
Authorized contractor

One call brings the right specialist and handles the rebate paperwork

We carry your home from assessment through finished installation. As a BBB-accredited business and an Authorized Contractor of Energize Connecticut and the Building Performance Institute, we assess what you qualify for, file the rebate paperwork, and pair incentives with low-interest payment plans so upgrades stay affordable.

  • Specialists in energy efficiency, insulation, HVAC, air sealing, and windows
  • Authorized Contractor of Energize Connecticut and BPI
  • Rebate filing and low-interest financing handled end to end
Your best first step

An energy audit maps every rebate your home qualifies for.

Attic insulation

75%-100% coverage

Insulation rebates covering 75%-100% of costs through Energize CT. Blown-in cellulose and spray foam insulation for your attic space.

  • Blown-in cellulose attic insulation
  • Spray foam at attic bypasses and air leaks
  • Income-eligible projects: up to 100% off
Learn about attic insulation rebates

Wall insulation

$2.00/sq ft rebate

Blown-in cellulose wall insulation at $2.00/sq ft rebate through Energize CT. Income-eligible projects qualify for up to 100% coverage.

  • Blown-in cellulose for existing wall cavities
  • Minimally invasive installation process
  • Significant reduction in heat loss through walls
Learn about wall insulation rebates

Basement and foundation

Energize CT covered

Rim joist and basement wall insulation rebates through Energize CT. Spray foam sealing for critical air leakage points.

  • Rim joist spray foam insulation
  • Basement wall insulation
  • Air sealing at foundation penetrations
Learn about basement insulation rebates

Heating systems

Up to $10,000

Heat pump installation rebates up to $10,000 through Energize CT. Covers ductless and ducted systems, including oil-to-heat-pump conversions.

  • Ductless heat pump installation rebates
  • Ducted heat pump installation rebates
  • Oil-to-heat-pump conversion incentives
View all heating rebates

Cooling systems

Heat pump: heats + cools

Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling in one system. Central AC and ductless mini-splits with high SEER2 ratings qualify for additional incentives.

  • Heat pump cooling (built-in, no separate AC needed)
  • Ductless mini-split cooling for room-by-room control
  • High-efficiency central AC replacement
View cooling options

Water heating

Rebates available

Heat pump water heaters deliver 3x the efficiency of conventional tanks. Rebates and tax credits make the upgrade cost-effective.

  • Heat pump water heater rebates
  • Federal tax credit eligible (30% up to $2,000)
  • 3x more efficient than conventional electric tank
View water heater rebates

Window replacements

$100 per window

$100 per window rebate for ENERGY STAR certified replacements. Eligible double-pane and triple-pane window upgrades.

  • ENERGY STAR certified double and triple pane
  • Draft elimination and comfort improvement
  • Professional measurement and installation
Learn about window rebates
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Your $40 audit maps every rebate you qualify for

A BPI-certified auditor inspects your home and identifies all available Energize CT rebates. Most Connecticut families qualify for thousands in incentives.

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What the audit gets you

What a Home Energy Solutions audit costs, includes, and is worth

What it costs $40

The copay for a Home Energy Solutions audit, funded by a charge already on your utility bill. It is free of charge for income-eligible Connecticut households.

What is included 2-4 hours

A single home visit covering full diagnostics, same-day air sealing and weatherization, and a prioritized upgrade plan you keep regardless of what you do next.

What it is worth $1,000+

Typical value in services from a single audit — diagnostics, same-day weatherization, rebate qualification — plus $70–$100 a year in bill savings, for a $40 copay.

Programs that lower the cost

Programs that help lower the cost of energy improvements

Connecticut families can access state rebates, federal tax credits, and flexible financing for qualifying home upgrades.

Energize CT rebates

State rebates
Home Energy Solutions program

Energize CT is funded by a charge on customer energy bills and provides rebates for insulation, heat pumps, and other qualifying improvements. HCP is an Authorized Contractor.

$40 HES audit copay
Up to $10,000 Maximum rebate
  • Up to $10,000 for heat pump installation
  • $2.00/sq ft for insulation (75-100% of cost)
  • Up to $900 for heat pump water heaters
  • $40 home energy audit identifies all qualifying work
Energize CT details

Financing options

Flexible financing
Home financing options

Multiple financing options help you start improvements now without saving the full amount upfront.

  • Smart-E Loan low fixed rates for energy improvements
  • CHIF CT Housing Investment Fund for income-qualifying families
  • On-bill financing pay through your monthly utility bill
Financing details
What families say

Trusted by Connecticut families across the state

Common questions

Common questions about working with HCP

What does HCP do?

How do I know what my home needs?

Do you work in my town?

What is the difference between an audit and an estimate?

Does it cost anything to talk to someone?

How long has HCP been around?

Can you really insulate my home at minimal out-of-pocket cost?

What rebates and financing can you help with?

Home Comfort Practice HVAC specialist ready to help

Talk to our team

Call (203) 450-3000 or schedule online. Estimates are always free.

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Ready to make your home more comfortable?

Schedule a Home Energy Solutions audit or request a free estimate.

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