SB 244 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.

SB 244 requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to study the market for renewable energy certificates (RECs) issued by the New England Power Pool system. The study must examine how RECs support renewable energy development, current market trends in supply/demand/pricing, and whether RECs deliver environmental or grid benefits. The Commissioner must submit a report to the legislature by March 1, 2027, detailing findings on these aspects. This bill does not change existing law but mandates a review to inform future policy decisions.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

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Governor

Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026

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Raised Bill → ET Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' that received a favorable recommendation from the Energy and Technology committee. The effective date for the required study was moved forward from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026. Additionally, the deadline for submitting the study results was accelerated from March 1, 2027, to January 1, 2027.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on the study of the New England Power Pool Generation Information System market, but the timeline for execution and reporting has been compressed.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the study was changed from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026.

The deadline for the commissioner to submit the study report was moved from March 1, 2027, to January 1, 2027.

TECHNICAL

A new line was added to the Statement of Legislative Commissioners explaining that the phrase 'on the results of such study' was inserted for clarity.

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Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

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Feb 19, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology

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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors