CT SB00999

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall establish a pilot program by July 1, 2018, providing energy incentives for three dairy farms to install and operate anaerobic digesters for manure and nutrient management.

Each anaerobic digester project must be located on a Connecticut farm, complement the farm's certified nutrient management plan, not exceed 500 kilowatts in size, and utilize at least 85 percent animal manure.

Projects are eligible to host virtual net metering and receive credits for beneficial accounts as defined in Connecticut General Statutes section 16-244u.

Commissioner shall report to the joint standing committee on environment by July 1, 2019, with status updates on the pilot program and recommendations for expansion or modification.