Connecticut Homeowners Turn to Solar: A Report on Solar Homes 360 and the Stakes in 2025

More families in Connecticut are looking at rooftop solar. Prices for electricity here are among the highest in the United States, so people want relief and stability. They also want clear help from start to finish. One company, Solar Homes 360, says it serves the entire state and offers panels, home batteries, and EV chargers. It invites residents to book an in-home visit and see expected savings. solarhomes360.com. 

Why the rush now?

Connecticut’s average residential price was 31.64 cents per kWh in May 2025. The U.S. average was 17.47 cents. That gap hurts monthly budgets, and it nudges many to consider solar. 

The Energy Information Administration also reports that U.S. home electricity prices and use were higher in 2024 than in 2023. That trend keeps bills under pressure. 

And there’s more. A recent filing shows a proposed rate hike from one of the state’s utilities, United Illuminating (UI). The attorney general called it too high and asked regulators to reject it. Whatever the outcome, the talk alone makes many homeowners look for options that cut exposure to future increases. 

What Solar Homes 360 says it offers

• Services: rooftop solar panels, home energy batteries, and EV chargers. 
• Coverage: the company states it serves all of Connecticut and schedules in-home consultations. 
• Financing: loans, cash purchases, leases, and power purchase agreements (PPAs). 
• Track record: “over 500 residential and 300 commercial installs” via its parent, Smart Roofs Solar. 

Smart Roofs promotes Solar Homes 360 as its partner for residential jobs, which links the brand to a larger regional installer base. 

Incentives that make the math work

The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit is set at 30% of qualified costs for systems placed in service from 2022 through 2032. It drops after that. This credit helps many buyers choose ownership. 

Connecticut replaced traditional net metering in 2022 with the Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) program. Under RRES, customers are paid for the power their systems produce and send to the grid. It runs statewide and covers both of the major utilities. 

For customers of Eversource, the “Buy-All” option pays a fixed rate per kWh for 20 years. In 2025, that rate is $0.3195/kWh, which includes the REC value. That’s a long, stable runway for payback. 

United Illuminating explains RRES in similar terms, and it notes that older rooftop systems (before 2022) are on legacy net metering. So neighbors may be on different programs. 

How the company positions its process

Solar Homes 360 presents itself as an end-to-end guide. It asks for a recent bill, then offers a design and a plan. It also lists ownership and third-party options, so buyers can compare costs and goals. The pitch is simple: the team handles the details, and the homeowner sees the numbers. 

Policy watch: keep an eye on Washington

As of July 2025, the IRS still shows the residential credit at 30% through 2032. But policy debates continue. A House budget bill sought to cut some clean-energy subsidies, including support tied to certain third-party ownership models that many families use. The Senate’s final say will matter. Homeowners should double-check the rules before signing. 

At a glance: Solar Homes 360

The bottom line

Solar is not a silver bullet, but it’s a strong tool. Connecticut pays a lot for electricity, and many households want control. Solar Homes 360 markets a one-stop path with clear financing, broad coverage, and a link to an established commercial installer. Those points may lower the hassle for busy families.

Still, buyers should verify every assumption. Prices, incentives, and rules can change. The RRES program offers long-term payments in some cases, but each home is different. And national policy may shift for third-party solar. Ask for a written proposal with side-by-side scenarios: buy with the 30% credit, or choose a lease/PPA if that fits your needs. Then sleep on it. No need to rush.