CT SB00336

Establishes a state-wide shared clean energy program effective October 1, 2018, to be implemented by all electric distribution companies under tariffs approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

Defines shared clean energy facilities as Class I renewable energy sources with nameplate capacity of 5 megawatts or less that serve at least two subscribers within the same electric distribution company service territory.

Requires not less than 50% of capacity in facilities exceeding 500 kilowatts be sold to small subscribers (25 kilowatts or less), and mandates 10% of aggregate capacity be reserved for low-income subscribers by January 1, 2022.

Establishes bill credit mechanisms allowing subscribers to offset electricity costs based on their proportional share of facility output, with credits applied monthly and any excess compensated at avoided cost of energy at fiscal year-end.

Requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to establish an alternative bill credit rate by June 1, 2019, accounting for avoided transmission and distribution costs, reliability, environmental benefits, and access for all customer classes.