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Comments Sought In Renewable Energy Tariff Program Successor Study
From Notice:
[ *** ] The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (Authority or PURA) established the above-referenced docket to conduct a study regarding the renewable energy tariff programs established pursuant to General Statutes § 16-244z. See Public Act No. 24- 31, § 2. The study shall include but is not limited to an examination of: “(1) whether to extend such programs beyond the procurement years authorized; (2) potential processes that can be adopted to avoid stranded projects; and (3) potential successor programs.” Id. Additionally, the study shall include: “(A) an examination of potential programs that do not incorporate any megawatt cap; (B) consideration of different possible criteria and procedures for choosing projects, such as choosing projects by lottery or on a first-come, first-served basis; and (C) an identification of alternative bidding frameworks, such as awarding solicitations based on which projects can be deployed soonest.” Id. The Authority will submit the results of the study, including any recommendations to the General Assembly on or before January 15, 2026. Id. [ *** ]
To facilitate the Authority’s evaluation of the NRES, RRES, and SCEF Programs, the Authority requests that docket participants and interested stakeholders file written comments on or before 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2025. [ *** ]
For the list of topics and questions, please see the full Notice.
Notice (04/04/2025)
25-02-14 (02/19/2025)
(Renewable Energy Tariff Program Successor Study)
