AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY PROCUREMENTS, CERTAIN ENERGY SOURCES AND PROGRAMS OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY.

This bill updates the rules for how Connecticut's energy regulators purchase electricity, specifically focusing on nuclear power and other zero-carbon sources. It requires officials to first evaluate the economic health of existing nuclear plants and the potential impacts of their retirement on grid reliability and climate goals. If the evaluation shows action is needed, the state can issue a request for proposals to buy up to 12 million megawatt-hours of clean energy from nuclear, hydro, renewable, or storage projects. The law sets specific contract lengths for different sources, such as a maximum of ten years for nuclear and hydro, and mandates that all purchases must benefit electric ratepayers.