Researcher: LRH Page 1 4/6/21
OLR Bill Analysis
sHB 6527
AN ACT INCREASING THE TOTAL OUTPUT OF CLASS III
SOURCES.
SUMMARY
This bill temporarily increases, from 4% to 5%, the Class III
procurement requirement under the state’s Renewable Portfolio
Standard (RPS) law. The RPS generally requires the electric
distribution companies (EDCs, i.e., Eversource and United
Illuminating) and retail electric suppliers to obtain a portion of their
power from certain energy resources categorized as Class I, II, and III.
By law, Class III sources include electricity from certain combined heat
and power systems, certain waste heat recovery systems, and
conservation and load management programs, generally excluding
those supported by ratepayers (CGS § 16-1(a)(38)).
From January 1, 2022, until December 31, 2024, the bill requires the
EDCs and suppliers to obtain 5%, rather than 4%, of the power they
provide to customers from Class III sources. (Presumably, the Class III
requirement reverts to 4% after 2024, but it is unclear.)
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2021
COMMITTEE ACTION
Energy and Technology Committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Yea 18 Nay 8 (03/18/2021)