Substitute House Bill No. 7087 proposes the establishment of a community solar energy generating systems pilot program in Connecticut, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The bill defines a "community solar energy generating system" as a solar photovoltaic system that serves multiple subscribers, allowing them to receive credits on their electric bills through virtual net energy metering. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is responsible for initiating the program by December 1, 2025, ensuring participation from all electric customer rate classes. Key provisions include the ability for subscriber organizations to sell unsubscribed energy to electric distribution companies at market rates and the transfer of unsold energy credits to the Connecticut Green Bank. The program is capped at a total nameplate capacity of 600 megawatts, and contracts related to community solar systems will remain valid even after the program's termination.

The bill also establishes a working group to evaluate the pilot program's effectiveness and make recommendations for a potential permanent program, with a report due by January 1, 2028. This group will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from PURA and the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. Significant insertions in the bill include provisions for the sale of unsubscribed energy and the establishment of the working group, while no deletions from current law are specified. The bill aims to enhance participation from low- and moderate-income customers and assess the impact of community solar projects on energy costs and reliability, thereby contributing to the state's renewable energy goals.