CT SB00862

Solar projects on residential properties eligible for Connecticut Green Bank's Residential Solar Investment Program cannot also receive small zero-emission or low-emission renewable energy credits under sections 16-244r, 16-244s, or 16-244t

Starting July 1, 2021, project size for distributed energy solicitations must be calculated based on total megawatts across a single parcel or contiguous parcels under common ownership/developer, regardless of metering infrastructure

Projects are prohibited from subdividing parcels of land to artificially meet smaller project size requirements for solicitations

Electric distribution companies must consult with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to impose reasonable siting restrictions consistent with state environmental policy goals when conducting solicitations

Long-term contracts for Class I zero-emission generation projects under 1,000 kilowatts remain set at 15-year terms, with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority authorized to give preference to Connecticut-manufactured technologies