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CT SB00936

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes reference to section 16a-41i from statute 3-22p(a) regarding Connecticut Higher Education Trust assets and eligibility for temporary family assistance, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and weatherization assistance programs.

  • Clarifies consultant retention procedures for the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and Office of Consumer Counsel, setting expense limits at $200,000 per agency per proceeding for companies with over 15,000 customers and $50,000 for those with fewer than 15,000 customers, with allowances for exceeding limits for good cause.

  • Revises the definition of "hybrid electric vehicle" in statute 16-19eee(4) to clarify that such vehicles have both a combustion engine and battery-powered electric motor that can deliver power to wheels independently or together.

  • Changes statute 16-245ff(c) to use plural "agreements" instead of singular "agreement" regarding power purchase agreements for residential solar photovoltaic systems receiving incentives through December 31, 2022, or deployment of 300 megawatts.

  • Modifies statute 16-247f(h) to specify that telecommunications providers offering business retail services must disclose rates, terms, and conditions through a customer service guide, website, or contract.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Technical And Conforming Changes To The Energy And Technology Statutes.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 479

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Energy and Technology3/1/2017

Full Bill Text

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