The best time to be energy conscious is before the building goes up.
By designing for efficiency, you can realize energy savings from the moment your facility is operational. With the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund support and its partnership with Connecticut’s regulated natural gas utilities, you have the financial assistance for advanced technology and smart building practices.
How it works
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Tell us about your business
Share details about your new construction project and energy goals.
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We review your plans
Our team reviews your project and recommends energy-efficient solutions and available incentives.
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You get expert guidance and incentives
Get technical guidance and assistance throughout design, construction, and implementation.
Why businesses choose EnergizeCT
No-cost assessment
Incentives available
Trusted statewide program
No obligation
Get your free energy assessment
Submit your information and an energy expert will contact you.
Not ready to fill out the form? 1-877-WISE USE (877.947.3873) or email us and we'll help you get started.
Explore incentives for your project
See examples of available incentives for Connecticut businesses. Every project is different—your actual savings and incentives are customized based on your building and energy use.
View incentive guideWant to see what your building qualifies for? Get a free energy assessment.
What's reviewed in a business energy assessment?
Get on a path to improving your business's bottom line.
Lighting and advanced controls
Evaluate lighting plans and control strategies to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, performance, and long-term savings.
Build efficiency into your design
Incorporate high-efficiency lighting solutions from the start of your project.
Plan smarter lighting controls
Create a control strategy that supports energy savings and occupant needs.
Heating and Cooling Systems
Evaluate heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency, comfort, and performance.
Design for long-term efficiency
Incorporate high-efficiency equipment that supports future energy savings.
Reduce future operating costs
Make informed equipment decisions that help lower energy expenses over time.
Energy Management Systems
Evaluate building automation and control strategies to support efficient operation from day one.
Gain visibility from the start
Plan systems that provide insight into building performance and energy use.
Enable smarter building operation
Use automation to help optimize system performance and reduce waste.
Water Heating Systems
Evaluate water heating systems to identify opportunities for efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance.
Select efficient water heating solutions
Incorporate equipment designed to reduce energy use and operating costs.
Support long-term reliability
Choose systems that help deliver dependable performance for years to come.
Process Related Equipment
Evaluate process-related systems and equipment to identify opportunities for efficient operation and future savings.
Optimize system design
Incorporate efficient equipment that supports operational goals from the start.
Improve long-term performance
Reduce future energy costs while supporting productivity and growth.
Refrigeration
Evaluate refrigeration systems and controls to identify opportunities for efficiency, performance, and reliability.
Design for efficient operation
Select refrigeration solutions that help reduce long-term energy consumption.
Protect products and inventory
Support consistent temperatures and reliable performance from day one.
Other Opportunities
Identify additional energy-saving opportunities tailored to your project's design, systems, and operational needs.
Discover custom efficiency solutions
Explore opportunities beyond standard building systems during project planning.
Maximize available incentives
Identify potential incentives that may help offset project costs.
Lighting and advanced controls
Evaluate lighting plans and control strategies to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, performance, and long-term savings.
Build efficiency into your design
Incorporate high-efficiency lighting solutions from the start of your project.
Plan smarter lighting controls
Create a control strategy that supports energy savings and occupant needs.
Heating and Cooling Systems
Evaluate heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment to uncover opportunities for improved efficiency, comfort, and performance.
Design for long-term efficiency
Incorporate high-efficiency equipment that supports future energy savings.
Reduce future operating costs
Make informed equipment decisions that help lower energy expenses over time.
Energy Management Systems
Evaluate building automation and control strategies to support efficient operation from day one.
Gain visibility from the start
Plan systems that provide insight into building performance and energy use.
Enable smarter building operation
Use automation to help optimize system performance and reduce waste.
Water Heating Systems
Evaluate water heating systems to identify opportunities for efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance.
Select efficient water heating solutions
Incorporate equipment designed to reduce energy use and operating costs.
Support long-term reliability
Choose systems that help deliver dependable performance for years to come.
Process Related Equipment
Evaluate process-related systems and equipment to identify opportunities for efficient operation and future savings.
Optimize system design
Incorporate efficient equipment that supports operational goals from the start.
Improve long-term performance
Reduce future energy costs while supporting productivity and growth.
Refrigeration
Evaluate refrigeration systems and controls to identify opportunities for efficiency, performance, and reliability.
Design for efficient operation
Select refrigeration solutions that help reduce long-term energy consumption.
Protect products and inventory
Support consistent temperatures and reliable performance from day one.
Other Opportunities
Identify additional energy-saving opportunities tailored to your project's design, systems, and operational needs.
Discover custom efficiency solutions
Explore opportunities beyond standard building systems during project planning.
Maximize available incentives
Identify potential incentives that may help offset project costs.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions? Here are the answers to help you get started.
A business energy assessment is a no-cost evaluation of your facility that identifies opportunities to reduce energy use, lower operating costs, and improve equipment performance. An energy expert will review your building, equipment, and operations and provide recommendations tailored to your business.
A business energy assessment helps your project team identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency before construction begins. Our experts provide technical guidance, recommend energy-saving solutions, and help you incorporate available incentives into your project.
Many commercial new construction and major renovation projects may qualify for energy efficiency services and incentives. Our team will review your project and help determine the programs and support that best fit your needs.
The earlier, the better. Engaging during the planning and design phase provides the greatest opportunity to incorporate energy-efficient solutions, optimize building performance, and maximize available incentives.
No. You don’t need finalized plans to begin. Our team can work with you during the planning and design stages to identify opportunities before equipment is selected and construction begins.
Yes. Our energy experts work alongside your project team throughout the design and construction process, providing technical guidance, identifying incentive opportunities, and helping you make informed energy efficiency decisions.
Yes. Eligible Connecticut businesses can receive a no-cost energy assessment and technical guidance for qualifying projects. Your team will receive recommendations and information about available incentives to help support your energy efficiency goals.
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