AN ACT CONCERNING A PROGRAM FOR INCREASED ADOPTION OF HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS.

HB 5948 requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to create a state program aimed at accelerating the replacement of electrical resistance water heaters with heat pump water heaters. This directly affects homeowners and property owners who currently use electrical resistance water heaters, as the program would provide structured support for switching to more energy-efficient heat pump models. The key mechanism is the mandatory establishment of this state-run initiative to increase adoption rates, rather than mandating individual replacements. The bill focuses on creating a framework for wider implementation, not on setting specific timelines or financial incentives for consumers.