AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF NATURAL GAS RATES FOR COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL CUSTOMERS.

SB 246 requires Connecticut's Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner to study natural gas rates for commercial and agricultural customers with intermittent peak demand. The study will examine whether demand charges - fees based on peak usage - unfairly increase costs for these customers. If the commissioner finds such charges are unfair, they must recommend how to adjust them. The commissioner must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 15, 2027. This bill does not change current rates but mandates an evaluation to inform potential future adjustments.