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Save Calculator… Try it today! Previous Next. COMPANY INFO About Us Careers Investor Relations Media Coverage Resource Center. Remember that all of these technologies can be used by themselves, combined, or used in conjunction with a fossil fuel system.

When these technologies are combined or used with a fossil fuel generator, the result is a hybrid system. Technology options include solar, wind, microhydropower, and hybrid electric systems solar and wind. Subscribe to receive updates from Energy Saver, including new blogs, updated content, and seasonal energy saving tips for consumers and homeowners.

A renewable energy system can be used to supply some or all of your electricity needs, using technologies like: Small solar electric systems Small wind electric systems Microhydropower systems Small hybrid electric systems solar and wind.

Analyzing Your Electricity Loads. A thorough examination of your electricity needs helps you determine the following: The size and therefore, cost of the system you will need How your energy needs fluctuate throughout the day and over the year Measures you can take to reduce your electricity use.

To determine your total electricity consumption: Multiply the wattage of each appliance by the number of hours it is used each day be sure to take seasonal variations into account.

Some appliances do not give the wattage, so you may have to calculate the wattage by multiplying the amperes times the volts. Generally, power use data can be found on a sticker, metal plate, or cord attached to the appliance. Record the time s of day the load runs for all selectable loads.

Local Codes and Requirements for Small Renewable Energy Systems. Here are some of the state and community requirements you may encounter: Building codes Easements Local covenants and ordinances Technology-specific requirements Building codes.

Local Covenants and Ordinances. Grid-Connected or Stand-Alone System. Choosing the Right Renewable Energy Technology. To begin choosing the right small renewable electric system for your home, you will need a basic understanding of how each technology works, as well as: Renewable energy resource availability Economics and costs System siting System sizing Codes and regulations Installation and maintenance considerations.

Small solar electric systems -- A small solar electric or photovoltaic system can be a reliable and pollution-free producer of electricity for your home or office. Small photovoltaics systems also provide a cost-effective power supply in locations where it is expensive or impossible to send electricity through conventional power lines.

Small wind electric systems -- Small wind electric systems are one of the most cost-effective home-based renewable energy systems. They can also be used for a variety of other applications, including water pumping on farms and ranches. Microhydropower systems -- Microhydropower systems usually generate up to kilowatts of electricity, though a kilowatt system can generally provide enough power for a large home, small resort, or a hobby farm.

Subscribe to Energy Saver Updates. Shell made its first move into the wind business over 20 years ago. In we were part of a consortium that installed the first offshore wind turbine in UK waters.

In we also initially invested in onshore wind in the USA. We want to capitalise on our technical expertise in deep water development to progress floating wind. Hydrogen can be used to power a number of different types of transportation.

It can be stored and transported at high energy density in liquid or gaseous form, and it can be used as a fuel for power or in transport, and in industry as feedstock. Hydrogen is abundant but is rarely found in its pure form.

It has to be produced through chemical reactions. Most of hydrogen today is produced through fossil-fuel reforming, a process that produces a reaction between natural gas and steam. Hydrogen can also be produced from renewable sources, using biogas, a gaseous form of methane obtained from biomass, or through electrolysis using electricity generated by renewable sources.

Shell is developing integrated hydrogen hubs to serve industry and heavy-duty transport. In the years ahead we aim to be a leading player in a global hydrogen economy. Low carbon fuels LCF are one of the largest sources of renewable energy in use today.

They can be blended with traditional fuels and used in vehicles and infrastructure without expensive modification. LCF will be needed to decarbonise longer journeys by road, sea and air for decades to come.

Shell is committed to producing and supplying low carbon fuels LCF such as sustainable aviation fuel SAF , biodiesel, bioethanol and renewable compressed natural gas R-CNG , to help lower carbon emissions from transportation. Wells are drilled to these underground reservoirs, where steam or vapour is used to spin turbines, power generators and create electricity.

Shell is exploring geothermal heat as a sustainable alternative to natural gas to heat buildings. Learn more. The flow of water can be used to create electricity, offering another energy solution that can be continuously replenished.

Most people think of dams and gravity-based power generation when they think of hydropower, although there are diversion structures too — where a portion of a river, canal, or dam-stored water is channeled away for energy creation. Ultimately, they both power turbines and generators that create electricity.

The movement of ocean waves can be used as a source of energy, spinning turbines to generate electricity. Currently, tidal power is still being developed and there are few power plants using this source.

Yet, it is a renewable source of power and can be dependable because tides are so predictable. Shell has now about 50 gigawatts of renewable generation capacity in operation, under construction and in the funnel of potential projects. Shell develops integrated hydrogen hubs to serve industry and heavy-duty transport.

Learn more about our hydrogen projects.

For the Buy-All Incentive , the customer of record may designate a payment beneficiary to receive a percentage of the total tariff compensation. This beneficiary cannot be the customer of record. If no beneficiary is designated, the customer of record will receive all incentives as monetary on-bill credits.

For the Netting Incentive , the customer of record may designate a beneficiary to receive the Renewable Energy Certificate REC incentive payment paid out once every quarter. This beneficiary can be the customer of record. Access the latest Connecticut Renewable Energy Solutions rider PDF.

When determining if solar is right for you, we recommend comparing multiple estimates from different solar installers. To help with your comparisons, here are some average costs from applications approved for the Residential Renewal Energy Solutions RRES program over the last six months.

Compare these costs to those included in your installation estimates and those listed on your Residential Renewable Energy Disclosure document. Below are historical retail rates to help you anticipate the savings from your potential solar investment.

Visit the Energize CT Rate Board for third-party supplier rates. For other aggregated RRES program data including system cost, capacity, ownership, and production estimates, download the excel workbooks by month , by town , or by project.

For basic information on adders and their eligibility criteria, see the customer-focused RRES webpage. The Federal government offers additional tax credits for projects in qualifying areas through the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program and the Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus.

Federal incentives are in addition to RRES incentives and adders, allowing customers to maximize their incentive benefits. The census tract codes displayed below can also be downloaded as a PDF.

The Connecticut environmental justice mapping tool may also be useful to stakeholders interested in environmental justice. The tool is an interactive resource that allows users to explore environmental health and socioeconomic conditions by region. Links to the tool and instructive user guides may be viewed here.

Through Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions, Connecticut customers can offset the cost of the electricity with energy generated with renewable energy technologies. Learn about Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions.

Ready to interconnect? You can apply online through PowerClerk. You'll be able to initiate new interconnection projects and track them through their full lifecycle. Knowing your town helps us provide information customized to your service area. Start typing to select a town in our service territory.

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Residential Interconnections System installers or their authorized agents are responsible for applying to the program on behalf of system owners and customers of record. Program Information Through Residential Renewable Energy Solutions, Connecticut customers can offset the cost of the electricity with energy generated with solar or other renewable energy technologies.

Learn about Residential Renewable Energy Solutions Additional program information for installers Program manual PDF Solar Help Center and FAQs Download a list of FAQs PDF Training videos Background and overview Incentives Metering overview Application process Webinars Eversource and UI RRES Webinar - Program Updates January 25, Note: solar PV projects can also interconnect under Rate as an alternative to RRES, however this is not typically preferred by residential customers.

Specific technical guidelines must be met to participate in Renewable Energy Solutions. Metering guidelines PDF Metering diagrams PDF Temporary Approved Non-bypass Socket List for RRES Netting Production Meter Use.

Wells are drilled to these underground reservoirs, where steam or vapour is used to spin turbines, power generators and create electricity. Shell is exploring geothermal heat as a sustainable alternative to natural gas to heat buildings.

Learn more. The flow of water can be used to create electricity, offering another energy solution that can be continuously replenished.

Most people think of dams and gravity-based power generation when they think of hydropower, although there are diversion structures too — where a portion of a river, canal, or dam-stored water is channeled away for energy creation.

Ultimately, they both power turbines and generators that create electricity. The movement of ocean waves can be used as a source of energy, spinning turbines to generate electricity.

Currently, tidal power is still being developed and there are few power plants using this source. Yet, it is a renewable source of power and can be dependable because tides are so predictable.

Shell has now about 50 gigawatts of renewable generation capacity in operation, under construction and in the funnel of potential projects. Shell develops integrated hydrogen hubs to serve industry and heavy-duty transport. Learn more about our hydrogen projects. We provide innovative, reliable and cleaner energy solutions across a portfolio of gas, power including renewables , environmental products, and other energy offers.

Find out how we serve our customers across regions and sectors. Read More about ESG information hub. Read more. How will the world meet growing energy demand while reducing carbon dioxide emissions?

The Energy Podcast sets out to explore the options, and the possible outcomes. Listen and subscribe here. CCS offers a way to reduce emissions from sectors that are hard-to-decarbonise. We invest in companies that lower emissions, electrify our energy system, help us gain data-based insights and provide innovative consumer solutions.

Skip to main content. Renewables and Energy Solutions Shell is working to provide more renewable and low-carbon energy options for customers through investments in wind, solar, electric vehicle charging, hydrogen, and more.

Renewable power generation and hydrogen projects. Low-carbon solutions for drivers, homes and businesses. Carbon capture and storage and Nature-based solutions projects.

What is renewable energy? Types of renewable energy sources There are all sorts of sources in nature that can provide energy, such as the wind, the sun, the sea, and plants.

Solar power Using photovoltaic devices, sunlight can be converted into electricity. Wind power Wind is another sustainable source of energy. Hydrogen Hydrogen can be used to power a number of different types of transportation. Biofuels Low carbon fuels LCF are one of the largest sources of renewable energy in use today.

Other sources of energy Hydropower The flow of water can be used to create electricity, offering another energy solution that can be continuously replenished. Tidal power The movement of ocean waves can be used as a source of energy, spinning turbines to generate electricity.

Download map with our projects worldwide PDF. Solar Learn more about Shell solar projects across the world. Wind Learn more about Shell onshore and offshore wind projects, including floating wind.

Hydrogen Shell develops integrated hydrogen hubs to serve industry and heavy-duty transport. Solutions for customers. Solutions for businesses We provide innovative, reliable and cleaner energy solutions across a portfolio of gas, power including renewables , environmental products, and other energy offers.

Low carbon fuels In , around 9. Shell completes acquisition of solar solutions provider Daystar Power Group Dec 16,