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CT HB05290
CT HB05290An Act Concerning The Installation Of Solar Energy Systems In Historic Districts.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To prohibit a historic district commission from declining to issue certificate of appropriateness based on the proposed installation of a solar energy system if such system is to be installed on a rear-facing roof of a structure.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Connecticut state law to restrict historic district commissions from denying a certificate of appropriateness (an official approval required for modifications to buildings in historic districts) when a property owner wants to install a solar energy system on the rear-facing roof of a structure. The legislation aims to promote solar energy adoption by removing potential bureaucratic barriers in historic districts, specifically protecting homeowners' ability to install solar panels on parts of their roofs that are not visible from the street. By focusing on rear-facing roofs, the bill balances preservation of historic district aesthetics with the growing need for renewable energy infrastructure, allowing property owners to contribute to sustainable energy efforts without compromising the visual character of historic neighborhoods.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05290&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05290-R00-HB.PDF |
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