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Connecticut Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program is sponsored by Connecticut Light and Power Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and The United Illuminating Company (UI). This statewide initiative identifies, pilots, and scales innovative ideas that support a decarbonized, affordable, and equitable electric grid for Connecticut, with a current theme of Residential Affordability.
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Connecticut Innovative Energy Solutions: Accelerating Innovative Energy Partnerships in Connecticut The Connecticut Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program is a statewide initiative designed to identify, pilot, and scale innovative ideas that support a decarbonized, affordable, and equitable electric grid for Connecticut.
With funding of up to $5 million per project, the IES Program provides resources and support for implementing innovative projects over a 12-to-18-month deployment. Projects that demonstrate benefits, cost-effectiveness, and scalability may be deployed at scale in Connecticut.
The IES Program also offers an opportunity for third-party innovators and technology developers to form collaborative partnerships with Connecticut’s two investor-owned EDCs, The Connecticut Light and Power Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) and The United Illuminating Company (UI) , and play an active role in building Connecticut’s clean energy future. The IES Program’s current theme is Residential Affordability .
Click on the calendar items below for more details. Project Modification Request & Draft Motion – Docket No. 24-08-07 (Cycle 3) – AIon Grid Inc. IES Program - EDC/Program Administrator Coordination Call IES Cycle 3: Innovator Monthly Check-In IES Cycle 2 Innovators - Monthly Check-in
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Third-party innovators and technology developers in collaboration with Connecticut's two investor-owned EDCs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Connecticut Innovative Energy Solutions (IES) Program is funded by Connecticut Light and Power Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and The United Illuminating Company (UI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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