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CT HB05634

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Energy and Technology Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $20 million to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection from the General Fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, for energy efficiency programs in the Conservation and Load Management Plan.

  • Directs the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Energy Conservation Management Board, to direct gas and electric distribution companies to expand energy efficiency programs using the appropriated funds.

  • Requires gas and electric distribution companies to maintain detailed records of fund expenditures and make records available to the commissioner or board on demand.

  • Prohibits gas and electric distribution companies from recovering these funds through conservation adjustment mechanisms, ensuring funds are not passed through to ratepayers.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing Funding For Energy Efficiency Programs.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations

3/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/14/2023
Energy and Technology1/18/2023

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