AN ACT CONCERNING THE COMBINED PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGE, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, LIMITING RATES ALLOWED UNDER CERTAIN POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND REMOVING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

SB 84 removes a fee called the "Combined Public Benefits Charge" from electricity bills for consumers. It redefines "Class I renewable energy" to include electricity from hydropower and nuclear plants, expands eligibility for renewable energy incentives. The bill also prohibits utilities or the energy commissioner from signing power purchase contracts exceeding 150% of the wholesale electricity price. Additionally, it transfers the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to a separate entity.