CT HB05337

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must develop and implement an incentive program for end use customers connecting to district heating systems by July 1, 2027, in consultation with the Energy Conservation Management Board

District heating systems must capture at least 30 million British thermal units of waste heat annually and distribute at least 75% to end use customers in the service area

Existing gas company incentive program for district heating expires June 30, 2027, or upon implementation of the new DEEP program, whichever occurs sooner

Total program funding capped at $9 million through a conservation adjustment mechanism, with revenues exceeding $2 million paid over at least two years

Incentives calculated based on projected lifetime natural gas consumption reduction using cost-effectiveness methodologies consistent with existing conservation and load management regulations