Distributed Generation Program Overview

Capital Grants

$200/kW Emergency Generators

$450/kW Base load generation including Combined Heat and Power

Projects in Southwest Connecticut will receive an additional $50/kW

Apply at Connecticut DPUC website at www.state.ct.us/dpuc
Contact: Mark Quinlan 860-827-2691

Conservation and Load Management grants will be determined on a case by case basis. Must apply through UI conservation programs.

Renewable energy generation projects are eligible but may receive higher grants through programs offered by the Clean Energy Fund

Low Interest Loans

A low interest loan program will be available for customer side distributed resource projects of 50 kW or greater. The interest rate will be no more than the prime rate.

Gas Discount

Natural gas rates will be reduced for Customer-side generation projects that use natural gas. Gas distribution charges will be waived.

Contacts: Yankee Gas: John Ferrantino 860-665-6266
CNG/Southern: Greg Therrien 860-727-3184

Backup Rates

Electricity rates for power used when base load customer-side generators are out of service will be reduced. This will be done by eliminating backup rates and eliminating demand ratchets for these projects.

Contacts: Rita King 203-499-2224

Renewable Energy Credits

Legislation requires that a portion of Connecticut electricity is supplied from Class 1, Class II or Class III fuel sources. Generators that use these fuel sources are awarded renewable energy credits that can be sold to electric suppliers.

Contact: Connecticut DPUC, David Goldberg 860-827-2886

Customers may choose the incentives that are appropriate for their project. There is no requirement that a project receive a monetary grant to be eligible for other incentives.