Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 244 — AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.

Last action — FILE NO. 344

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 244 adds a requirement for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to study the market for certificates issued by the New England Power Pool Generation. This change is significant because it aims to analyze a key aspect of energy regulation, which could lead to better market practices or policies in the future. Notably, the bill's financial impact is stated to be neutral for both the state and municipalities, suggesting that this study will not add new costs.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
244 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
344 February Session, 2026 Substitute Senate Bill No.
1358 Referred to Committee on ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY Introduced by:
244 Senate, April 2, 2026 The Committee on Energy and Technology reported through SEN.
(ET) AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.
NEEDLEMAN of the 33rd Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.
AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.
(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.
(Effective July 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.
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.
Not later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a report on the sSB244 / File No.
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344 1 sSB244 File No.
244 cognizance of matters relating to energy and technology and the environment.
344 results of such study, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to energy and technology and the environment.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 July 1, 2026 New section Statement of Legislative Commissioners:
To require the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to conduct a study on the efficacy of the market for certificates issued by the New England Power Pool Generation Information System.
In the last sentence, "on the results of such study" was added for clarity.
[Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets.
ET Joint Favorable Subst.
Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] LCO No.
sSB244 / File No.
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344 2 sSB244 File No.
344 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to conduct a study concerning the market for certificates issued by the New England Power Pool Generation Information System.
This is not anticipated to result in a cost as DEEP has the staff and expertise necessary to complete the study.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None sSB244 / File No.
344 3 sSB244 File No.
344 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 244 AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE MARKET.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Energy and Technology Committee Joint Favorable Substitute Yea 26 Nay 0 (03/17/2026) sSB244 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 344

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 230

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0224

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 244?
SB 244 is sponsored by Jane M. Garibay (Democratic) and Bill Buckbee (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 244?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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