CT HB05365

Establishes the Connecticut Electric Efficiency Partner Program to coordinate demand-side management technologies and energy conservation efforts, effective July 1, 2010, allowing customers, providers, and entities to work together to reduce electric demand.

Requires the Energy Conservation Management Board to evaluate and approve enhanced demand-side management technologies and the Department of Public Utility Control to issue certifications and funding for partners, with annual ratepayer contributions capped at $60 million and a minimum two-to-one payback ratio required for investments.

Mandates annual monitoring and reporting on project efficacy and cost-effectiveness by ratepayer-funded partners, with results reviewed in uncontested proceedings and included in the department's annual report to the joint standing committee on energy.

Authorizes electric distribution companies to recover costs of approved energy efficiency projects through the systems benefits charge over an amortized period based on expected useful life of projects.

Requires electric distribution companies to notify the Department of Public Utility Control, Department of Social Services, and Department of Public Health when issuing shut-off notices to nursing homes and long-term care facilities for payment delinquency.