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    Is solar worth it in Connecticut?

    Energy CostsNovember 5, 20263 min readEnergy Company team

    Yes. Connecticut's RRES Buy-All program pays $0.3289 per kWh for 20 years for 2026 applications, and Public Act 26-127 extends the state's solar programs to 2035. The average residential rate was 24.51 cents per kWh in August 2026, down from 30.17 cents a year earlier after PURA's May 1 rate cut.

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    What does Connecticut pay for home solar?
    RRES Buy-All pays $0.3289 per kWh for 20 years for 2026 applications, and Public Act 26-127 extends the state's programs to 2035.
    Are there Connecticut battery incentives?
    Energy Storage Solutions pays $130 per kWh upfront in grid-edge areas ($30 elsewhere), plus $300 to $550 per kW-year for 10 years.
    Did Connecticut electricity rates go down?
    Yes. PURA cut rates about 4 to 5 cents per kWh from May 1, 2026, and the average residential rate was 24.51 cents in August 2026.

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