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HB 7019 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF INCENTIVES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING SYSTEMS.

HB 7019 requires Connecticut's Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to study potential incentives for homeowners to replace electric resistance heating systems (common in older homes) with energy-efficient alternatives like heat pumps. The study must assess how widespread these systems are, analyze existing incentive programs, evaluate costs/benefits including energy savings and emissions reductions, and propose new state incentives. The commissioner must submit a final report to the legislature by February 1, 2026, outlining findings and recommendations. This bill does not create new programs or funding - it only mandates a factual analysis to inform future policy decisions.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires study for incentives to replace inefficient heating with energy-efficient alternatives, promoting conservation and emissions reduction per bill's purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires study of incentives for heat pump replacements, explicitly evaluating emissions reductions and energy savings as key benefits.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Raised Bill → ET Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits
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The bill was renumbered from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' after committee review, indicating it has been amended and approved for further consideration. The substantive content of the bill remains largely unchanged, requiring the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to study incentives for replacing residential electric resistance heating systems with energy-efficient alternatives like heat pumps.
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Bill title changed from 'Raised Bill No. 7019' to 'Substitute Bill No. 7019' to reflect committee amendments and approval status.

Minor formatting adjustments to line numbers and text alignment throughout the document.

Added phrase 'within available appropriations' to clarify that the study must be conducted using existing budget funds rather than new funding.

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Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Energy and Technology
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