Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut SB244: AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.
Status: In committee, April 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act requiring a study of the renewable energy certificate market. assembly convened.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET. Assembly convened: Section 1. (Effective October 1, 2026) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall conduct a study concerning the market for certificates issued by the New England Power Pool Generation Information System. The study shall include, but need not be limited to, (1) the role of such certificates in supporting the development, financing and continued operation of renewable energy resources in the state and the region, (2) the current supply, demand and pricing trends for such certificates in the state and in regional markets, including markets administered by the regional independent system operator, as defined in section 16-1 of the general statutes, and (3) the extent to which such certificates, when used for compliance with state renewable energy requirements, demonstrate benefits in environmental protection, electric-grid resiliency or any other identified benefits to the state. Not later than March 1, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having LCO No. 1358 1 of Raised Bill No. cognizance of matters relating to energy and technology and the environment. This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections: Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section …
Sponsors
- William Buckbee (R, 67) · primary sponsor
- Jane Garibay (D, 60)
Latest actions
- : File Number 344
- : Senate Calendar Number 230
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- : Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
- : Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- : Joint Favorable Substitute
- : Public Hearing 02/24
- : Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology
Votes
- ET Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 17, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Certificates and certification, Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of, Studies
Common questions
- What is SB244?
- SB244 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.
- What does SB244 do?
- In its own words: An act requiring a study of the renewable energy certificate market. assembly convened.
- What is the status of SB244?
- In committee as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: File Number 344 (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB244?
- William Buckbee (R, 67), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB244?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00244&which_year=2026
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