CT SB00014

Establishes home energy labeling requirement for residential property sales effective July 1, 2023, requiring owners to provide buyers with labels including U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Score, Home Energy Rating System Index Score, Energy Star score, or other commissioner-approved labels.

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may select, replace, or develop home energy labels based on factors including labeling efficiency, information clarity, standardization, national compatibility, and reliability.

Exempts from labeling requirement properties constructed on or after January 1, 2000, foreclosure acquisitions, trustee's sales, and preforeclosure sales where seller agreed to sell for less than mortgage amount owed.

Authorizes municipalities to establish civil penalties for violations not exceeding $1,000 for first violation and $2,000 for subsequent violations, with appeal rights to Superior Court within 30 days.

Permits homeowners to provide labels and electronic links to energy reports through multiple listing services or other listing platforms, or directly to prospective buyers viewing the property in person.