Save energy and unlock rebates — start with a $40 audit
A Home Energy Solutions assessment shows exactly where your home is losing energy and qualifies you for rebates that can cover most of the upgrade cost.
Your audit maps every rebate your home qualifies for.
Attic insulation
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
Wall insulation
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
Basement and foundation
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
Heating systems
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
Cooling systems
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
Water heating
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
Window replacements
$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
Attic
Walls
Basement
Heating
Cooling
Water heater
Windows
A BPI-certified auditor inspects your home and identifies all available Energize CT rebates. Most Connecticut families qualify for thousands in incentives.
One contractor from audit through upgrade
Start with an assessment, finish with a more efficient home. Home Comfort Practice is an Energize CT Authorized Contractor — we perform the audit, recommend upgrades, handle rebate paperwork, and do the installation work. Our team manages the entire process for your home.
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Energize CT Authorized Contractor — certified to perform HES audits and all follow-up work
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Rebate paperwork handled — we file every application so you receive every dollar you qualify for
What you get from the audit
A Home Energy Score and prioritized upgrade plan
Audit through installation — one contractor
All rebate and financing paperwork handled
Your path from audit to savings
Three steps between where you are now and a more efficient, more comfortable home.
Step 1
Schedule a $40 energy audit
A BPI-certified technician spends 2-4 hours evaluating your home with blower-door testing, thermal imaging, and combustion safety checks. The audit costs $40 — or free if you qualify as income-eligible through HES-IE.
- 2-4 hour assessment
- $40 or free (income-eligible)
- BPI-certified technician
- Blower-door and thermal imaging diagnosticsWe depressurize your home and use infrared cameras to find hidden air leaks and insulation gaps.
- On-the-spot air sealing and weatherizationTechnicians seal gaps and install weatherstripping during the same visit.
- Safety testing for CO and gas leaksCombustion appliances are tested to ensure your household is safe.
Step 2
See exactly what you qualify for
Your technician delivers a comprehensive report at the kitchen table: a U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Score, a prioritized list of recommended upgrades, and every rebate and financing option available to your home.
- Home Energy Score (DOE)
- Rebates up to $10,000
- 75-100% insulation coverage
- Home Energy Score (DOE evaluation)Your home gets a 1-10 efficiency rating from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Energize CT rebates up to $10,000We identify every rebate and incentive your home qualifies for.
- 75-100% insulation cost coverageMost homes qualify for significant insulation rebates through Energize CT.
Step 3
Get the work done — we handle everything
HCP performs the recommended upgrades: insulation, HVAC, windows, air sealing. We file all rebate applications and coordinate financing. One contractor from assessment through completion.
- Professional HCP installation
- Rebate paperwork filed for you
- Lower annual energy bills
- Professional installation by HCP crewsOur team handles insulation, HVAC, windows, and air sealing.
- All rebate paperwork filed for youWe handle Energize CT applications and coordinate financing options.
- Lower annual energy billsMost families see meaningful reductions in heating and cooling costs.
A $40 audit, about $1,000 in services
The standard HES audit copay — waived entirely for income-eligible households through HES-IE.
Average annual bill savings after the visit — on top of the services installed on the spot — air sealing, LED lighting, aerators, and low-flow showerheads.
Insulation rebates the audit path can unlock through Energize CT on insulation, windows, HVAC, and appliances.
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Energize Connecticut — programs funded by a charge on customer energy bills.
You have already paid. Access the benefits you are funding.
Every month, a small charge on your utility bill funds Connecticut's energy efficiency programs. Here is how it works.
- Transmission Charge $12.27
- Combined Public Benefits Charge* $6.44
*The Combined Public Benefits Charge combines three charges formerly known as the Conservation and Load Management Charge, Renewable Energy Investment Charge, and Systems Benefits Charge. It also includes the Conservation Adjustment Mechanism approved by PURA in Docket No. 13-11-14.
The Combined Public Benefits Charge funds your rebates
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Rebates and financing
From audits to rebates, one team guides you through the entire process.
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