Senate Bill No. 1495 amends the process by which the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reviews surplus state property. Specifically, it requires the DEEP commissioner to notify the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) secretary if certain surplus state property can be utilized for the siting of a renewable energy facility. This addition is made to the existing requirement that the DEEP commissioner must inform the OPM secretary if the property can be used for open space purposes or to support the department's mission. The bill repeals the previous language in subdivision (1) of subsection (c) of section 4b-21 of the general statutes and substitutes it with the new provisions.

The bill is designed to enhance the state's ability to identify and utilize surplus properties for renewable energy projects, thereby supporting environmental goals and energy initiatives. The fiscal impact of this bill is expected to be negligible, as both DEEP and OPM have the necessary resources to implement the changes without incurring additional costs. The act is set to take effect upon passage, reflecting a proactive approach to managing state resources in alignment with contemporary energy needs.