CT HB06250

Establishes decision timelines for Connecticut Siting Council certification proceedings: 12 months for certain energy facilities, 180 days for telecommunications towers and solar/wind facilities, with possible 180-day extensions by council consent.

Requires council to consider manufacturer safety standards, aesthetic and environmental design options, and scenic quality impacts when reviewing telecommunications towers and solar/wind facilities.

Adds presumption that overhead transmission lines of 345 kilovolts or more adjacent to residential areas, schools, and child care facilities are inconsistent with state purposes unless applicant proves underground burial is technologically infeasible.

Mandates applicants consult with municipalities at least 90 days before filing applications for solar/wind facilities, including provision of technical reports, site analysis, and consideration of municipal alternative site proposals.

Authorizes Attorney General to pursue civil action for up to $10,000 in penalties plus attorney fees when parties intentionally omit or misrepresent material facts in telecommunications tower or solar/wind facility proceedings.