OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS Legislative Office Building, Room 5200 Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200 http://www.cga.ct.gov/ofa SB-1281 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLAR PANELS AND WIND TURBINE BLADES. Primary Analyst: SB 3/17/25 Contributing Analyst(s): Reviewer: PR OFA Fiscal Note State Impact: None Municipal Impact: None Explanation The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to conduct a study related to extended producer responsibility programs in the state for discarded solar panels and wind turbine blades. This is not anticipated to result in a fiscal impact as the agency has the staff and expertise necessary to complete the study. The Out Years State Impact: None Municipal Impact: None