2025 Legislative Agenda
The action needed this year to Keep CT's Climate Promise
Affordable and Efficient Energy for CT
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Improve energy efficiency and weatherization programs to combat barriers to access
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Expand efficiency and electrification, including cooling and water heater systems, through promotion, incentives, and 0% financing
Sustainable Energy Policies and Infrastructure
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Address existing grid constraints through transmission updates, buildout, distributed energy and grid enhancing technologies​
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Expand solar deployment to renters and multi-unit households, increase solar installation on car ports and parking lots and lift the cap
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Support networked geothermal
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Ensure continued resiliency funding in the Public Benefits Charge
Foster Resilient Communities
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Support environmental, structural and population resilience assessments in Plans of Conservation and Development and Hazard Mitigation Plans
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Update building and fire codes to ensure resilient and safe infrastructure for our future
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Expand access to heat pumps and solar canopies for vulnerable populations (e.g. assisted living/55+, childcare, schools)
Protect Ratepayers, Enforce Accountability
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Protect ratepayers from paying methane gas subsidies
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Hold climate polluters accountable for climate impacts