The Home Energy Savings Program (HES)

Sponsored by the Connecticut Municipal Electric Companies

HES is a simple, customer-oriented program to help customers of a municipal utility reduce their energy usage and costs.

  1. If you qualify for the program, on average, you receive approximately $750 worth of installed energy efficiency products and services*.
  2. There is no cost to you for these core HES services.
  3. An energy efficiency fund established by your municipal electric utility covers the balance within defined program guidelines**.
  4. You save $150 - $250, or more, annually on your utility bills*.
Learn More about CRI HES Services

Am I Qualified for the CRI HES?

Qualifying for participation in the Home Energy Savings Program (HES) is extremely simple and just about everyone is eligible. In order for a residential customer of a municipal utility to qualify for the HES Program, they must meet the following criteria:

  1. Be a homeowner, or have written landlord approval to participate in the program.
  2. Occupy the dwelling on a full-time basis.
  3. Not have participated in this or another subsidized weatherization program within the last 18 months.
  4. Have an active electric meter and have your electric utility approve your qualification for the program.


Request HES Services

Choose either of these easy ways to participate in Home Energy Savings (HES). CRI will assume the responsibility to get you pre-approved for the program.

Complete our Application Form and submit via our website. Our Customer Service Department will contact you via telephone on the next business day to schedule a convenient appointment time.

"Schedule Your Installation"

OR

Call (888) 403-3500 and speak with one of our Customer Service Representatives between the hours of 8:00AM & 4:30PM on Monday through Friday. We can pre-qualify you for participation, answer any questions you may have and schedule your appointment right now.

More About the Home Energy Savings Program (HES)

Sponsored by the Connecticut Municipal Electric Companies

Let us help you to reduce your home energy usage and save energy dollars with this customer-oriented program to help customers of a municipal utility reduce their energy usage and costs.

The products and services for this program are FREE to all customers of the following CT Municipalities:

  • Town of Wallingford Electric
  • Groton Electric
  • Norwich Electric (Jewett City)
  • East Norwalk 3rd Taxing District
  • South Norwalk Electric
  • Bozrah Light and Power

If you qualify for the program, on average, you receive approximately $750 worth of installed energy efficiency products and services*. There is no cost to you for these core HES services. An energy efficiency fund established by your municipal electric utility covers the balance within defined program guidelines**. You save $150 - $250, or more, annually on your utility bills*.


Our Home Energy Savings Program (HES) includes the following comprehensive analysis and installation services:

  • Blower door analysis to identify air leakage and measure installation to reduce heating and cooling costs.
  • Review of appropriate opportunities for energy efficient lighting and installation of up to 25 new Compact Fluorescent bulbs (CFLs).
  • Duct work analysis to find and seal air leaks, reducing your AC and heating costs.
  • Review of appliances for efficiency levels.
  • Review of insulation levels and coordination of cost-effective installations.
  • Assess your heating and cooling system needs for possible further testing, possible rebates and financing options.
  • Assistance with rebates and tax credits for energy efficiency improvements.
  • General contracting services to help you get the right professionals to provide any additional energy saving services you may need.

To learn more about your local municipal utility and its customer services, please visit the Cooperative's web site at: www.cmeec.com.

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About Competitive Resources, Inc.

Competitive Resources, Inc. (CRI) is the authorized vendor in Connecticut for the Home Energy Savings program, sponsored by your municipal electric utility. Here’s more information about CRI.

  1. Competitive Resources, Inc. (CRI) is the only Home Energy Savings Program (HES) contractor authorized to provide full services for all participating gas and electric utility companies in Connecticut. So...no matter who provides your energy, they trust CRI to perform your weatherization work.
  2. Founded in Connecticut twenty (20) years ago, CRI is the largest provider of residential energy services in the state. CRI has served hundreds of thousands of homeowners nationally and continues to provide services to over 7,000 homes annually in Connecticut.
  3. CRI employs Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified technicians who have undergone rigorous classroom and field training, followed by a comprehensive independent testing and certification process.
  4. CRI is dedicated to evaluating your entire home to determine potential energy efficiency retrofits that make financial sense for you and fit your lifestyle. Our analysis and installation work are based purely on your needs. CRI technicians skillfully perform the majority of the required work. If specialty work dictates the use of sub-contractors, CRI can coordinate and supervise the entire project. Rigid quality assurance standards are enforced to ensure compliance with industry’s best practices.

*The dollar value of delivered services, as well as actual energy/dollar savings, varies by home based on size, age, condition, energy usage patterns, and other factors.

**Funding is made possible by a fund established in cooperation with the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC). The program funds come from a service charge on the utility bills.