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CT HB05634
Bill
Status
1/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Energy and Technology Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires gas and electric distribution companies to maintain detailed records of fund expenditures and make records available to the commissioner or board on demand.
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Prohibits gas and electric distribution companies from recovering these funds through conservation adjustment mechanisms, ensuring funds are not passed through to ratepayers.
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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