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HB 6796 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING HEAT PUMPS IN ELDERLY HOUSING, NURSING HOMES AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.

HB 6796 authorizes state bond funds to install heat pumps in elderly housing, nursing homes, and low-income housing located in economically disadvantaged communities. The bill provides a funding mechanism through municipal bonds to cover installation costs for these facilities. Its key provisions aim to lower heating and cooling expenses for residents while reducing emissions by replacing less efficient systems with heat pump technology. The policy directly affects housing providers in targeted communities and focuses on concrete energy efficiency improvements.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds for heat pump installations in targeted housing, providing direct budget allocation for community development and energy efficiency programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds heat pump installations to boost energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower costs in targeted housing - directly advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly funds heat pump installations to reduce emissions in targeted housing, directly lowering environmental impact through energy-efficient technology.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTargets nursing homes and elderly housing with heat pumps, improving environmental conditions for vulnerable residents, aligning with public health goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds heat pump installation in low-income housing via state bonds, directly supporting affordable housing improvements and reducing resident costs in targeted communities.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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