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PA 21-118—sHB 6527
Energy and Technology Committee
AN ACT INCREASING TH E TOTAL OUTPUT OF CL ASS III SOURCES
SUMMARY: This act temporarily increases, from 4% to 5%, the minimum
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 act requires the EDCs
and suppliers to obtain at least 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.)
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2021