Residents across Connecticut choose HomeEnergy ConneCT to co-create custom energy upgrade plans to save money and improve the comfort, health, and performance of their homes.
Through cost-free one-on-one services, HomeEnergy ConneCT identifies appropriate contractors and funding opportunities and provides trusted advice for the duration of each upgrade.
Am I Eligible To Participate?
We serve all incomes (we are a cost-free service and will find resources that work for your financial situation).
We serve homeowners, renters, landlords, and people who are about to purchase a house.
We serve residents who live in housing with one to four units.
We serve households throughout the entire State of Connecticut.
Potential Home Upgrades
Insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling systems, water heaters, windows, sealing ductwork, solar, battery storage, EV chargers, removal of mold and asbestos, and other home energy projects.
“I cannot express how grateful I am for all the help I got from the program. Without your assistance, I would not have the luxury of being warm without putting on an extra sweater. You cannot imagine how good that feels after going 8 years without heat.”
– Deborah, HomeEnergy ConneCT Customer
“I can’t thank you enough for your amazing support and the support your agency has to offer. The services have been much needed and was right on time! Everyone was very professional, always on time, and they managed to get the job completed in a timely fashion.”
– Anonymous, HomeEnergy ConneCT Customer
Meet The Team
(Left to Right) Director of Community Sustainability Kathy Fay, HomeEnergy ConneCT’S Head Energy Engineer Mike Uhl, HomeEnergy ConneCT Project Manager Lucy Ferlauto.
Mike Uhl
Head Energy Engineer and Energy Counselor
Mike develops data-driven, comprehensive plans that guide customers from confusion to clarity when making complex decisions on energy efficiency upgrades.
Mike has more than 14 years of experience as an energy engineer designing and analyzing clean energy solutions. His work focuses on improving quality of life and resilience, while reducing energy use, enhancing ecological benefits, and delivering strong financial returns. Previously, he worked at Hitachi and IBM, supporting federal, industrial, commercial, and residential clients.
You can find him kiteboarding, with his family, or in an escape room.
When Heat Can’t Wait: Barriers and Advocacy
In October 2025, a Connecticut homeowner, Chelsea Hare, enrolled in HomeEnergy ConneCT, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven’s one-on-one home energy counseling program, and she had a clear objective: “My primary goal is to ensure my home has a safe, reliable,...
Goodbye I Heart My Home and Hello HomeEnergy ConneCT!
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Building Resilient Communities
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Affordable and Efficient Energy for All
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