CT SB00232

Reduces the allowable percentage of leaked gas in lost and unaccounted for gas from three percent to one percent, effective October 1, 2019.

Requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to submit annual reports to the energy committee detailing each gas company's leak percentages, reduction strategies, monitoring systems, and statewide leak data.

Mandates that the authority initiate a docket investigation if any gas company's leaked gas component exceeds one percent in a calendar year, requiring reporting on leak detection procedures and emissions reduction strategies.

Establishes a cost mechanism to incentivize gas companies to reduce leaks, replace aging infrastructure, and comply with long-term emissions reduction requirements under section 22a-200a, which may be incorporated into the purchased gas adjustment clause.

Prohibits gas companies from recovering costs associated with the leaked gas component of any lost and unaccounted for gas.