Eversource Buy-All vs. Netting: 2026 CT Solar Incentives Explained
Connecticut's Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) program through Eversource lets you monetize your home’s clean energy. You can earn valuable credits on your electric bill by selling excess solar power and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) back to the grid.
When we design your system, we will help you choose between two distinct incentive paths.
Path 1: The "Buy-All" Incentive
Eversource purchases 100% of the electricity your solar panels generate.
PURA Rates: Payout rates are fully approved by Connecticut regulators.
Flexible Payouts: Take monthly bill credits or quarterly cash.
Quarterly cash requires a designated non-account holder payee.
You can choose to split your earnings by percentage.
Grid Reliance: You purchase all household electricity normally from Eversource.
Annual Cash-Outs: Unused bill credits cash out annually to the account holder.
2026 Locked Rates: Earn $0.3289 per kWh fixed for 20 years.
Dual Meters: One tracks your solar production; one tracks your grid consumption.
Path 2: The "Netting" Incentive
Power your home with clean energy first and bank the leftovers.
Net Billing: Excess solar goes to the grid for retail-rate credits.
Endless Rollovers: Credits roll over monthly until you close your account.
$0 Baseline RECs: The 2026 standard REC add-on rate is currently $0.
Income-eligible household bonuses may still apply.
Solar Production Charge: 2026 projects pay a $0.0402 per kWh adjustment.
We build this line item directly into your savings estimate.
Two Meters: One tracks your grid imports/exports; one tracks total solar generation.
Which Path is Right for You?
Choose Buy-All if you want guaranteed, premium cash returns locked in for 20 years.
Choose Netting if you want long-term energy independence and plan to add an EV or battery storage later.
