CT SB00382

Reduces sulfur content in number two heating oil to 0.3% by weight, with further reductions to 50 parts per million by July 1, 2014, and 15 parts per million by July 1, 2014, contingent on similar adoption by New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Requires mandatory biodiesel blending in heating oil sold in Connecticut on a graduated schedule: 2% by July 1, 2011; 5% by July 1, 2012; 10% by July 1, 2015; 15% by July 1, 2017; and 20% by July 1, 2020.

Establishes the Distillate Advisory Board within the Department of Consumer Protection, consisting of representatives from biodiesel producers, retail heating oil industry, and wholesale distillate suppliers to advise on compliance progress.

Allows the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to delay implementation dates or temporarily waive biodiesel requirements for 30-45 days if in-state biodiesel production is insufficient, there is inadequate low-sulfur distillate supply, or operational problems affect supply.

Requires the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to submit annual reports beginning February 1, 2012, to relevant legislative committees on progress toward requirements and impacts on heating oil price and supply in the state.