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CT HB07107

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligible beneficiaries of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction proceeds to include gas ratepayers and heating oil customers, in addition to existing electric ratepayers.

  • Broadens authorized investments from "Class I renewable energy programs" to "clean energy, as defined in section 16-245n" to allow for more diverse energy project types.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to allocate excess auction proceeds to the Connecticut Green Bank to support energy efficiency programs, including electric, oil, and gas efficiency.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2017 and amends section 22a-200c(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Investment And Use Of Regional Greenhouse Gas Account Funds.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology2/17/2017

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