ConnecticutHB 052462026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY.

Sponsored By: Energy and Technology Committee

Signed by Governor

Summary

To make minor and technical revisions to statutes concerning energy and technology.

energy and technology

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Earlier state review before utility siting

Electric distribution companies must tell the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Office of Consumer Counsel their planned siting filing date at least 12 months ahead. The agencies must finish any evaluation and draft report, and share them with the company, at least 90 days before the company files with the Connecticut Siting Council. This timing rule applies upon passage and makes reviews more predictable.

Utility financing orders and charges locked in

Financing orders and the competitive transition assessment are irrevocable. Regulators cannot rescind or change these orders, revalue stranded costs, or reduce related revenues. This also bars cuts to revenues tied to the economic recovery transfer and certain rate‑reduction‑bond disbursements linked to conservation and clean energy programs. An exception applies where other law governs transition property used for rate‑reduction bonds.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Energy and Technology Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Tom Delnicki

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Senate Roll Call Vote 269

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

House Roll Call Vote 61

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2026

ET Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Public Act No. 26-30

    5/14/2026

  • File No. 376

    4/2/2026

  • ET Joint Favorable

    3/17/2026

  • Raised Bill

    2/19/2026

  • Bill Analysis For File Copy 376

  • ET Joint Fav. Rpt

  • ET Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

  • Fiscal Note For File Copy 376

  • House Roll Call Vote 61

  • Senate Roll Call Vote 269

  • Summary for Public Act No. 26-30

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