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Low-income discount rate (LIDR)
Connecticut utility companies · Utility program
10% discount (Tier 1) or 50% discount (Tier 2)
LIDR is a two-tier utility discount rate: 10% for Tier 1 and 50% for Tier 2. The page says Tier 1 is based on income up to 60% of SMI and Tier 2 is based on income up to 160% of the federal poverty guideline.
Program details
How it works
The low-income discount rate (LIDR) is a two-tiered utility discount program. The page says customers receive either a 10% discount under Tier 1 or a 50% discount under Tier 2.
Amounts and matching
- Tier 1: 10% discount
- Tier 2: 50% discount
How it works with other programs
- Customers that receive CEAP funds will be automatically enrolled into Tier 1.
Timing and deadlines
- The page says the program is to begin no later than January 1, 2024.
- It also says exact application instructions are TBD.
Notes for homeowners
This is a utility bill discount rather than a repair grant, but it can lower monthly energy costs for eligible households.
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