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SB 1194 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND THE PROVISION OF STANDARD SERVICE TO ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS.

SB 1194 establishes rules for electric utilities to purchase zero-carbon energy (like nuclear, hydro, and renewable sources) through state-approved solicitations. It limits total annual energy purchases to 12 million megawatt hours and sets minimum/maximum contract terms (3-10 years for nuclear/hydro, up to 20 years for renewables). Utilities must get approval from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for these agreements, ensuring they provide reliable, cost-effective service at reasonable prices. The bill also allows utilities to use purchased energy for "standard service" (basic electricity for all customers) if approved by the authority, with specific requirements for pricing and usage. This directly affects electric utilities, ratepayers, and the regulatory authority.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates utilities to purchase zero-carbon energy (renewables/nuclear/hydro) via state-approved solicitations, sets longer contracts for renewables, and requires cost-effective service through regulatory approval.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates utilities to purchase zero-carbon energy (nuclear, hydro, renewables) through state-approved solicitations, directly advancing clean energy adoption and aligning with 'Energy and Environmental Protection' subject.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → ET Joint Favorable Substitute · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill was completely rewritten to shift from regulating general public utility authority powers to establishing a new program for purchasing zero-carbon electricity resources. The new version creates a formal process for electric distribution companies to enter into power purchase agreements for clean energy sources like nuclear, hydro, and renewables, with specific rules on how costs are shared between standard service customers and all ratepayers.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from general regulatory authority over public utilities to a specific program for zero-carbon electricity procurement and standard service provision.
SCOPE

Changed the bill title and purpose from general public utility regulation to specifically address power purchase agreements and standard service for electric customers.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for soliciting zero-carbon electricity resources including nuclear, hydro, and renewable energy, with limits on total annual output to 12 million megawatt hours.

Established contract duration requirements of 3-10 years for nuclear and hydro facilities, and up to 20 years for renewable energy sources.

Created a new process requiring Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approval of power purchase agreements within 180 days, with deemed approval if no decision is made.

FISCAL

Added rules for cost allocation where standard service customers pay for energy used to serve them, while remaining net costs are recovered from all customers through rate components.

ELIGIBILITY

Changed the effective date from October 1, 2025 to be included in the procurement plan adopted pursuant to section 16-244m.

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Committee
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Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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