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This bill: Increases the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) requirements for electric suppliers and distribution companies, raising the minimum amount of electricity that must come from Class I renewable energy sources from 20% to 40% by 2030 and increasing the total amount from Class I and II sources to 44% by 2030. It also establishes new procurement programs and tariffs for customer-sited renewable energy projects under 2 MW, including provisions to support low-income and moderate-income customer participation. The bill requires the state to reduce energy consumption by 1.6 million MMBtu annually from 2020-2025, and makes various changes to energy conservation and load management programs, funding mechanisms, and oversight. Overall, the bill aims to implement the Governor's budget recommendations to further Connecticut's clean energy and energy efficiency goals.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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