HB05248Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Energy Efficiency And Transmission Planning.
Introduced by Energy and Technology Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To (1) allow the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to adopt efficiency standards for certain new products if determined necessary by the commissioner, and (2) require the Connecticut Siting Council to consider future electric grid reliability needs when determining whether to approve certain facilities.
Where it stands
File Number 378
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: ET Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) · March 17, 2026
18
Yes
8
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
26 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Raghib Allie-Brennan | 2 | Yes |
| James Sanchez | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Demicco | 21 | Yes |
| Nick Gauthier | 38 | Yes |
| Aundre Bumgardner | 41 | Yes |
| Savet Constantine | 42 | Yes |
| Jaime Foster | 57 | Yes |
| Maria Horn | 64 | Yes |
| Joe Canino | 65 | No |
| William Buckbee | 67 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 264
File Number 378
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