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CT SB00964
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/2/2017
Primary Sponsor
Commerce Committee
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 16a-3f of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2017
- Allows the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to solicit proposals for Class I renewable energy sources constructed on or after January 1, 2013, and select proposals meeting up to four percent of the state's electric distribution company load
- Establishes a separate two percent load allocation for Class I renewable energy sources constructed or operated on brownfields if proposals meet ratepayer interest, greenhouse gas reduction requirements, and Comprehensive Energy Strategy goals
- Permits electric distribution companies to enter into power purchase agreements for up to 20 years, with New England Power Pool Generation Information System certificates sold in the renewable energy credit market
- Requires Public Utilities Regulatory Authority review and approval of power purchase agreements within 30 days of filing, with automatic approval if no decision is issued within that timeframe; net agreement costs recovered through reconciling electric rate component for all customers
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Solicitation Of Proposals For The Development Of Class I Renewable Energy Sources On Brownfields.
Last Action
File Number 377
4/3/2017
Committee Referrals
Commerce3/2/2017
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