Bill > SB00897

This bill proposes two key changes to the taxation of solar photovoltaic (solar PV) systems in Connecticut. First, it would eliminate the current personal property tax exemption for solar projects with a capacity ranging from 0.5 to 7 megawatts, meaning these solar installations would now be subject to personal property taxation. Second, the bill would require that multiple solar projects located on the same parcel of land be considered and taxed as a single solar project, rather than as separate installations. This change could potentially impact how solar developers plan and structure solar projects, as the tax calculation method would now treat contiguous solar installations as one consolidated project. The bill aims to modify existing tax policies related to solar energy infrastructure, potentially increasing local tax revenues while providing more standardized tax assessment guidelines for solar photovoltaic systems.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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