CT SB00382

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may solicit proposals starting July 1, 2024 for Class I renewable energy sources including run-of-the-river hydropower, landfill methane gas, biomass, fuel cells, offshore wind, anaerobic digestion, and energy storage systems.

Selected proposals may meet up to 6% of the load distributed by state electric distribution companies, with offshore wind resources capped at 3% of distributed load.

Power purchase agreements may extend up to 20 years for landfill methane gas, biomass, fuel cells, and anaerobic digestion resources, and up to 30 years for run-of-the-river hydropower and offshore wind resources.

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority must complete review and approval of agreements within 60 days of filing, with net costs recovered through electric rates for all customers.

Proposal selection criteria include ratepayer interests, emissions profile, economic development impacts, greenhouse gas reduction consistency, grid reliability benefits, and positive reuse of brownfields or landfills.