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Panel advances ‘act promoting energy efficiency’ after divided committee debate and roll call
Summary
The Energy and Technology Committee approved concept number 7, "an act promoting energy efficiency," on a roll call vote after members debated whether efficiency programs raise consumer costs or reduce bills through lower usage.
The Connecticut General Assembly Energy and Technology Committee approved, on a roll call vote, concept number 7 — described as "an act promoting energy efficiency" — after a contentious debate in which members disagreed about the effect of climate and efficiency policies on consumer energy bills.
Representative Ryan Piscopo (Representative Piscopo) argued against raising the concept, saying, "I think our our climate policy is at the root of of high rates. This is this is the reason why our rates are are so high." Piscopo said he would vote no to raise the concept for a hearing.
In response, Senator Needleman argued for energy-efficiency investment, saying the priority should be reducing consumption: "the most bang for…
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