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CT HB06249

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Crisco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Connecticut Siting Council, in consultation with the Department of Public Utility Control and the Department of Environmental Protection, to adopt regulations for the siting of wind turbines by July 1, 2012
  • Regulations must address setbacks (considering tower height and distance from neighboring properties), shadow flicker, ice throw, blade shear, noise, and impact on natural resources
  • Requires developers to decommission wind facilities at the end of their useful life and mandates different requirements for projects of different sizes
  • Mandates a public hearing requirement for all wind turbine projects
  • Prohibits the Connecticut Siting Council from acting on any application or petition for siting a wind turbine until the regulations are formally adopted

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Adoption Of Regulations For The Siting Of Wind Projects.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/21/2011
Planning and Development4/6/2011
Energy and Technology1/27/2011

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