CT HB06531

Defines "Class IIA renewable energy source" as trash-to-energy facilities located in Connecticut with no outstanding bonded indebtedness, effective July 1, 2013.

Requires electric suppliers and distribution companies to procure 2% of total output from Class IIA renewable energy sources beginning January 1, 2014, increasing to 2% through 2018, then expiring January 1, 2019.

Establishes a minimum price of 4.5 cents per kilowatt hour for renewable energy certificates from Class IIA sources, with purchase obligations reducible if supply is insufficient.

Permits electric distribution companies to enter into long-term contracts (through December 31, 2018) to procure renewable energy certificates from Class IIA sources.

Requires revenue from Class IIA renewable energy certificate sales to be used to reduce tipping fees paid to the trash-to-energy facility.