Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05351

Introduced
2/27/20  
Refer
2/27/20  

Caption

An Act Concerning Certain Programs And To Incentivize And Implement Electric Energy Storage Resources.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will have a significant impact on state laws regarding energy management and environmental protection. It mandates the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to create programs that can benefit residential, commercial, and industrial electric customers. These programs will be designed to incentivize the use of electric energy storage technologies that provide not only cost savings to ratepayers but also multiple benefits to the electric grid. Such benefits include enhancing grid resilience and allowing for a smoother transition to a state-based electric energy storage industry, further promoting economic development within the sector.

Summary

House Bill 05351 aims to implement incentive programs for the development and deployment of electric energy storage resources connected to the state's electric distribution system. The bill establishes a state policy to encourage the deployment of 1,000 megawatts of energy storage by December 31, 2030. This initiative is designed to enhance electric distribution system reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which aligns with the state's environmental goals. The bill lays the groundwork for annual reporting from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority regarding the progress toward this energy storage target.

Contention

Notably, discussions surrounding HB 05351 may involve concerns over the financial implications of implementing these energy storage incentives. Proponents argue that the return on investment will ultimately lead to lower electric rates and improved energy reliability, while critics may question the state's ability to fund such expansive programs without passing costs onto consumers. Additionally, ensuring that the proposed incentives adequately reflect the needs and conditions of different customer classes may contribute to ongoing debates among stakeholders in the energy sector.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05004

An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Certain Climate Change Measures.

CT SB00385

An Act Concerning Energy Procurements, Certain Energy Sources And Programs Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

CT HB05231

An Act Concerning Revisions To The State's Nonresidential Renewable Energy Program And Shared Clean Energy Facility Program.

CT HB05442

An Act Concerning Federal Funding For And State Taxation Of Energy Storage Systems.

CT SB00382

An Act Concerning Solicitation Of Run-of-the-river Hydropower And Energy Derived From Offshore Wind.

CT HB05485

An Act Concerning Transportation Infrastructure For Electric Vehicles.

CT HB05232

An Act Concerning Solar Projects Throughout The State.

CT HB05438

An Act Concerning Energy Efficiency Funding And Programs.

CT HB05361

An Act Concerning The Siting Of Renewable Energy Sources In The State.

CT SB00298

An Act Concerning A Study Of Combining Energy Storage System Deployment With New Residential Solar Installations.

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