Senate Bill No. 1290 proposes technical revisions to existing statutes concerning energy and technology in Connecticut. The bill establishes the Connecticut Siting Council within the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for administrative purposes, replacing the term "title" with "chapter" in the relevant statute. Additionally, it modifies the language regarding applicants submitting initial applications for energy facilities, changing "that" to "who" and specifying that applicants must indicate any foreseeable intentions to submit additional applications for related facilities within five years of the initial application.
The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The changes are intended to clarify and streamline the application process for energy facilities, ensuring that applicants provide necessary information about additional facilities that may be connected to the initial application. The Energy and Technology Committee has reported the bill favorably, indicating broad support for these technical adjustments.