CT HB05384

Reorganizes and renumbers 52 term definitions in section 16-1 of Connecticut General Statutes, reorganizing them alphabetically while preserving existing definitions for energy, technology, and utility-related terms.

Removes outdated references to the "Department of Energy and Environmental Protection" from the definition of "Authority" in section 16-1(a), clarifying that "Authority" means only the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

Updates cross-references in section 12-81(57) to reflect the reorganized definitions in section 16-1, specifically referencing the new location of Class I renewable energy source and hydropower facility definitions.

Modifies section 12-268s(e) to clarify tax exemptions for electricity generated from customer-side distributed resources by updating the statutory reference to the reorganized section 16-1.

Amends section 13a-126c regarding utility use of state highway rights-of-way to reference the reorganized definition of "public service companies" in section 16-1, effective from passage.