Bill > HB05934

This bill aims to create a new program designed to encourage homeowners and businesses to replace traditional electric resistance water heaters with more energy-efficient heat pump water heaters. Heat pump water heaters are advanced appliances that use electricity to move heat from the surrounding air to heat water, which makes them significantly more energy-efficient compared to conventional electric resistance water heaters that generate heat directly. By offering incentives for this replacement, the bill seeks to promote energy conservation, potentially reduce electricity consumption, and support more environmentally friendly home and business energy systems. The legislation would modify the general statutes to establish the framework for such an incentive program, though the specific details of the incentives (such as rebate amounts, eligibility criteria, or implementation timeline) are not provided in this bill text. The overall goal appears to be encouraging the adoption of more sustainable and energy-efficient water heating technology through financial motivation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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