CT SB01002

Repeals and replaces Section 16a-3h of Connecticut general statutes, effective October 1, 2019, to amend renewable energy procurement requirements.

Adds a new evaluation criterion for anaerobic digestion solicitations: whether technology converts bywastes containing concentrated phosphate levels into commercial agricultural products for use in Connecticut or other states.

Maintains existing procurement authority for the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to solicit renewable energy proposals (run-of-river hydropower, landfill methane, biomass, fuel cells, offshore wind, anaerobic digestion, energy storage) up to six percent of state electric load, with offshore wind capped at three percent.

Requires power purchase agreements for up to twenty years subject to Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approval within sixty days, with net costs recovered through fully reconciling electric rate components for all customers.

Allows renewable energy certificates to be sold in New England Power Pool markets with revenues credited to customers, or retained by distribution companies, with whichever option best serves ratepayer interests.