CT HB06815

Repeals and replaces section 16-243y of the general statutes effective July 1, 2023, to revise the microgrid and resilience grant and loan pilot program.

Expands eligible recipients beyond municipalities to include regional councils of governments, public authorities, state and federally recognized tribes, electric distribution companies, participating municipal electric utilities, energy improvement districts, and nonprofit and academic entities.

Removes the requirement that grant and loan amounts be evenly distributed between small, medium and large municipalities, instead prioritizing proposals that benefit vulnerable communities.

Allows the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to use bond funds for grants and loans to eligible recipients, hiring technical consultants, implementing program activities, and administering the program (capped at 4% of authorized funds).

Requires annual reporting for five years from grant or loan recipients to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Office of Consumer Counsel, and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regarding microgrid or resilience project status.