CT SB00889

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority shall submit annual reports to the joint standing committee on energy starting July 1, 2015, describing reasons for gas losses, leak reduction strategies, leak monitoring systems, and the number and causes of leaks throughout the state's gas distribution system.

The authority must initiate a docket to investigate lost and unaccounted for gas when a gas company's leaked gas component exceeds 1.5% in any calendar year.

Gas companies must report leak detection and monitoring procedures, emissions reduction strategies beyond leak repair, and comply with any additional authority requirements in the investigation docket.

The authority shall establish a cost mechanism to incentivize gas companies to reduce lost and unaccounted for gas, replace aging infrastructure, and comply with long-term emissions reductions required by section 22a-200a.

The cost mechanism may be incorporated into the purchased gas adjustment clause and shall take effect October 1, 2019.