The opaque world of energy policy continues to roil the surface of state government as regulators again have chastised the state s two biggest utilities.
United illuminating solar power.
Zrec the state s two investor owned electric utilities united illuminating ui and connecticut light power cl p must enter into 15 year contracts for recs from zero emission class i renewable energy facilities on the customer side of the meter larger than 100 kilowatts kw but not larger than one megawatt mw.
The united illuminating company solar cost and savings calculator also calculates required roof space once it determines the number of solar panels you need to cover your usage.
Eversource and united illuminating.
Eversource energy and united illuminating were each fined 10 000 by state regulators who accuse the utilities of failing to identify low income residents eligible for a solar power program.
This usually involves the removal of trees and limbs the bypassing of some damaged equipment and the re energizing of primary voltage distribution lines.
Links to report a power outage tree down or streetlight outage outages by list and map and information on restoration efforts.
Generally speaking you need 65 square feet of roof space for each 1 kw of solar panels you wish to install.
Lowering energy costs in your home.