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House approves comprehensive energy package (SB 4) aimed at lowering bills through securitization, procurement changes and pilots
Summary
After hours of floor debate the House passed SB 4, a wide-ranging energy bill that reduces some public‑benefits charge items, authorizes securitization of storm and program costs, encourages new procurement approaches, and establishes pilots for community solar plus storage and smart‑meter planning. Supporters said it balances affordability and program integrity; critics warned of long‑term tradeoffs.
The House adopted Senate Bill 4 on June 3 after an extended floor debate that ran through a series of energy topics including public‑benefits reductions, securitization of certain legacy costs, procurement reforms and pilot programs for community solar and storage.
Representative Matt Steinberg, chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, described the measure as a three‑part effort focused on affordability, access and accountability: “This bill is intended to address Connecticut's high energy costs,” he said on the floor. Lawmakers said the package aims to reduce rate‑payer bills by removing select public‑benefits charges and by authorizing…
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