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This bill aims to address the economic challenges faced by nuclear power generating facilities in Connecticut. The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority will conduct an appraisal to assess the current and projected economic condition of these facilities and their impact on the state's electricity markets, greenhouse gas emissions, and economy. Based on the results of the appraisal, the Commissioner may issue solicitations for zero-carbon electricity generating resources, including eligible nuclear power generation facilities, hydropower, renewable energy sources, and energy storage systems. The selected proposals must be in the best interest of ratepayers, and any resulting agreements will be subject to review and approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. The costs associated with this process will be shared by the owners and operators of nuclear power generating facilities in the state.

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