CT HB07019

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must conduct a study on incentives to encourage replacing residential electric resistance heating systems with energy-efficient alternatives like heat pumps

Study must assess the prevalence of electric resistance heating in Connecticut residential buildings and evaluate existing state and federal incentive programs for heating upgrades

Analysis required on costs and benefits of replacing these systems, including energy savings, carbon emissions reductions, and financial impacts on residents

Study must recommend new or enhanced state incentive programs with potential funding sources, eligibility criteria, and strategies to overcome barriers to participation

Report due to the General Assembly's energy and technology committee by February 1, 2026; effective upon passage