CT HB05410

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority must submit annual reports to the joint standing committee on energy beginning July 1, 2015, detailing reasons for gas loss percentages, leak reduction strategies, leak monitoring programs, and causes of leaks across the state's gas distribution system.

Authority must initiate a docket to investigate any gas company whose lost and unaccounted for gas exceeds 3 percent in a calendar year.

In investigation dockets, gas companies must report leak detection procedures, emissions reduction strategies beyond repairs, and comply with additional authority requirements.

Authority shall establish a cost mechanism in the docket to achieve emissions reductions under section 22a-200a and incentivize gas companies to reduce leaks, replace aging infrastructure, and meet other requirements.

The cost mechanism may be incorporated into the purchased gas adjustment clause under existing utility rate provisions.