Connecticut's New Community Solar Program
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Connecticut Lawmakers Propose First Community Solar Program: House Bill 5471
Connecticut lawmakers are introducing the states first community solar program through House Bill 5471. This bill allows electric customers to subscribe to shared solar arrays or battery storage systems, earning credits on their bills without needing rooftop panels. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority will launch the program by December 2026, with private firms, towns, or co-ops running the systems via virtual net metering. Subscribers will pay less than standard utility rates, opening opportunities for renters, low-income families, and others unable to install rooftop solar. Connecticuts plan stands out by mandating battery storage for most projects, with utilities paying operators for peak-time discharges. The bill also ensures twenty-year support for early systems and a working group study for potential permanence. A public hearing is scheduled for March 12th.
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