Connecticut

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Connecticut State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: Governor M. Jodi Rell signed HB 7432 - An Act Concerning Electricity and Energy Efficiency - on June 4, 2007, which broadened and increased the state's green buildings requirement. Starting January 1, 2008, no exemptions to the energy efficiency rules for state facilities exist, except to those state facilities where at least $2 million of the funding comes from the state. The bill also extends energy efficiency requirements to school renovations and construction where at least $2 million is provided in state funding. All of these facilities must exceed the current building code energy efficiency standards (the 2004 edition of ASHRAE Standard 90.1) by at least 20%.

On December 14, 2005, in a policy memorandum titled "Energy Efficiency Call to Action," the Governor called on state agency heads to lead by example by encouraging a "culture of energy efficiency," and to reduce energy consumption in state buildings by 10% in 2006. The Governor also called for energy efficiency goals to be included in each state agency's budget.

Links:

• HB 7432
• "Energy Efficiency Call to Action" Memorandum

Last Updated 06/02/2009

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Summary: HB 7432 requires the Department of Administrative Services and other purchasing agencies to buy appliances and equipment that meet federal ENERGY STAR standards.

Links:

• HB 7432

Summary: CT Statute CGS 4a-67d (modified by PA 04-231) requires that cars and light-duty trucks purchased by the state must have an average EPA estimated fuel economy of at least 40 mpg. Purchases must comply with EPAct's state fleet acquisition requirements and must obtain the best achievable fuel economy per pound of carbon dioxide emitted in their vehicle class.

Links:

• CT Statute CGS 4a-67d

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Connecticut ESPC Legislation

Last Updated 06/02/2009

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