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HB 7266 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SOLAR CAPACITY TAX.

HB 7266 establishes an annual tax on owners of large solar energy systems (over 2 megawatts) approved after July 1, 2026. Owners must pay $11,000 per megawatt of system capacity each year for 20 years, with the tax amount increasing by 2% annually starting in 2027. The tax revenue goes directly to the municipality where the solar system is located, and multiple owners share joint liability. This policy affects commercial solar project developers and owners, creating a predictable funding source for local governments.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes annual tax on large solar systems, directing revenue to municipalities for local budget funding, creating a new predictable revenue stream for public services.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyImposes annual tax on large solar systems, creating financial burden that restricts commercial solar development and contradicts renewable energy promotion indicators.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action May 12, 2025
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Raised Bill → FIN Joint Favorable Substitute · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised to add a 20-year tax liability period for solar photovoltaic systems, increase the base tax amount from $12,000 to $11,000 per megawatt, and add approval date criteria to determine which systems are subject to the tax. These changes affect how long solar system owners must pay the tax and when the tax applies to new installations.
Scope change
The bill now applies to solar photovoltaic systems approved on or after July 1, 2026, and extends the tax liability period to 20 years instead of an indefinite annual tax.
ELIGIBILITY

Added requirement that solar photovoltaic systems must be approved by the Connecticut Siting Council or local zoning authority on or after July 1, 2026 to be subject to the tax.

FISCAL

Reduced the base tax amount from $12,000 to $11,000 per megawatt of nameplate capacity for systems approved in the 2026 tax year.

REQUIREMENT

Extended the tax liability period to 20 years for each solar photovoltaic system, meaning owners must pay the annual tax for two decades instead of indefinitely.

TIMELINE

Added that the tax base amount will increase by 2% each year starting July 1, 2027, for all systems approved in corresponding tax years.

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Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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