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Find similar grantsSmall Business & Municipal Loan Program (Eversource/United Illuminating) is sponsored by Eversource and Avangrid/United Illuminating (Connecticut's investor-owned electric and natural gas distribution companies). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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High Contrast Mode On or Off switch GreenerGov CT - A Lead by Example Initiative The Conservation and Load Management (C&LM) Program Through the Conservation and Load Management (C&LM) Programs , Connecticut’s investor-owned electric and natural gas distribution companies (Eversource, Avangrid/United Illuminating) provide project management expertise, rebates, incentives, and strategic technical assistance for energy efficiency upgrades in state agency buildings and facilities.
The Small Business & Municipal Loan Program provides agencies with interest free loans to help upgrade existing electric or natural gas equipment to high-efficiency equipment.
This program offers: A no-cost, no-obligation energy audit of your facility which looks at lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration systems to create customized recommendations that show how much energy and money you could save through equipment upgrades; Rebates for qualified equipment; and On-bill repayment, with zero-interest and/or low-cost financing for the balance of installation costs. For more information visit Energize CT .
You can also call the Wise Use customer hot line at 877-947-3873 or email Eversource at commercial@eversource. com or United Illuminated (UI) uiwiseuse@tviewc. com .
To get started fill out the utilityadmprojectenrollmentformxlsx and submit it to leadbyexample@ct. gov . See the Eversource Master Agreement and Amendment , and the United Illuminated Master Agreement Lead By Example (LBE) Bond funds LBE Bond funds are available to agencies who are pursuing projects to improve sustainability in their facilities.
Agencies can access LBE bond funds to support energy efficiency projects, renewable energy installations, transportation electrification, waste management, building space consolidation, and water conservation. To apply for LBE bond funding fill out the Project Proposal and a TAC Budget Form and submit both completed forms as an e-mail attachment to leadbyexample@ct. gov .
If you need more information or assistance with the application, please email us. Forms will be reviewed as they are received. For more information on how the LBE Bond Funds works, including the selection criteria for approving projects, please see the Standardized Operating Procedures.
For more information on the Lead By example Program visit the Lead By Example page. Content Last Updated February 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut state agencies and municipalities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Small Business & Municipal Loan Program (Eversource/United Illuminating) is funded by Eversource and Avangrid/United Illuminating (Connecticut's investor-owned electric and natural gas distribution companies). 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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