You can reduce energy consumption in your home or business by taking a variety of steps. Simple steps include replacing lighting with high efficiency LED or compact fluorescent bulbs or fixtures, turning down the thermostat at night or when you're away, using an programmable thermostat, and unplugging items you are not using.

• Tips on Saving Money & Energy at Home from the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Tips to Save Energy at Home from Eversource.

• Energy-saving products from the Eversource Savings Center.

• Energy Star guides that offer advice on everything from choosing appliances to do-it-yourself sealing and insulating to duct sealing.

• 50 Super Simple Ways to Save on Energy Costs from Family Handyman magazine.

• No-cost, Low-cost Home Energy-saving Tips from North Dakota State University.

• Blower door-guided air sealing

• Home Energy Report & Home Energy Score

• Duct sealing

• Water-saving measures

• Health and safety tests on heating equipment (e.g., oil boiler, gas furnace)

• Energy-saving lighting*

• Reduced costs on your energy bills

• Less pollen, dust and pests entering your home

• Reduced noise from outside

• Access to special rebates

• Lower chance for ice dams on your home's roof/eaves

• Better humidity control, minimizing mold and mildew

• A less drafty, more comfortable home year-round

Energize Connecticut is an initiative dedicated to empowering Connecticut citizens to make smart energy choices. Residents, businesses, and municipalities can find resources to make saving energy easier and help build a clean energy future for our state.

• EnergizeCT website.

• EnergizeCT Energy Saving Resources.

Request an in-home or virtual energy performance assessment of your home or business. An authorized contractor will connect you to rebates and financing incentives to help with more significant improvements. It does not matter what fuel you use or whether you're a homeowner, renter, business owner or landlord. Click a link below or call 877-947-3873.

• Financing opportunities.

• Rebates and incentives.

• Home energy solutions.

• Home energy solutions for income eligible individuals or families.

• Small Business Energy Advantage program.

• Commercial & Municipal Energy Assessment.

• Energy Star-certified products, rebates, tax credits and more.

• Energy Star most-efficient products. 

• Energy Saving Tips and Tools from Eversource.

• Eversource Clean Energy Options

• Solar energy for your home.

• Electric vehicles and charging stations.

• Home battery storage.

• Heat pumps.

There are programs to help people who are struggling to keep up with utility bills. You can call 2-1-1 to get information or click the links below. Vernon residents can call Vernon Social Services at 860-870-3661.

• 2-1-1 Utility Assistance.

• Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, including eligibility, how to apply and frequently asked questions.

• Eversource Payment Plans and Assistance or call 800-286-2828 for electric or 800-438-2278 for gas.

• Planes de Pago y Otra Ayuda Disponible

• Vernon residents can call Vernon Social Services at 860-870-3661 for assistance. Documents will begin to be accepted on August 16 for both deliverable fuel (oil) heated households and for utility (gas and electric) heated households.  Utility-heated households with a shut-off notice are normally extended through mid-May.

• New Start program - a portion of your past due bill is forgiven as long as you qualify and make monthly payments.

• Matching Payment program.

• Flexible Payment Plans.

• Assistance for income-eligible individuals and families.

• Assistance paying your ConnecticutWater bill.

   

Compare the rates charged by electricity suppliers licensed by the State of Connecticut. You can reduce your bill, but be sure to do your homework.

• Choose an Electric Supplier - Information for Customers from the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

• Understanding the Basics When Choosing An Electric Supplier from PURA.

• View the rates of licensed suppliers currently charging and understand their rules and conditions.

• How to

• Call PURA at 800-382-4586 or TDD 860-827-2873 for information about choosing an electric supplier.

1. Go to Energizect

2. Scroll down and click Supplier Rate Finder.

3. Select the Eversource Residential rate.

4. Click Narrow Your Search to apply filters:

   • If you have it, enter your current monthly usage to show potential savings.

   • Enter the minimum RECs (the percent of electric you want to come from clean energy.)

5. Review the offers, select the one that meets your needs and click Enroll Now. Fill out the supplier's form using the account information from your last electric bill. You need your account number, name key and bill cycle.