New London County is anchor to Connecticut's defense and submarine corridor — Groton hosts the U.S. Navy submarine base and Electric Boat. The county has a significant homeowning workforce population with steady employment — a reliable solar market. Eversource CT serves the region. Waterford and Ledyard's suburban communities have good solar exposure. The CT RSIP program applies throughout New London County.
New London County is anchor to Connecticut's defense and submarine corridor — Groton hosts the U.S. Navy submarine base and Electric Boat. The county has a significant homeowning workforce population with steady employment — a reliable solar market. Eversource CT serves the region. Waterford and Ledyard's suburban communities have good solar exposure. The CT RSIP program applies throughout New London County.
Primary utility: Eversource CT — eligible for CT RSIP incentive and net metering. Average monthly bills: $148–$192/month. Typical payback: 6–9 years.
Federal 30% ITC + CT RSIP upfront incentive + net metering via Eversource CT + CT 15-year property tax exemption (CGS § 12-81(57)) + CT 6.35% sales tax exemption + CT Green Bank Smart-E Loan financing.
Gross cost: $21,000–$36,000. After 30% federal ITC: approximately $14,700–$25,200. CT RSIP and net metering reduce effective cost further over the system's life.
Excess solar production earns credits on your Eversource CT bill under CT's netting tariff. Credits roll month-to-month. Your installer handles the interconnection application.
No — Connecticut law (CGS § 12-81(57)) exempts residential solar from property tax assessment for 15 years. In high-tax CT towns, this exemption is particularly valuable.
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