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SB 928

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR FARMS ASSOCIATED WITH NEW ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY CHANGES TO MANURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cathy Osten

Connecticut authorizes state bonds to fund anaerobic digester installations on farms, converting manure into renewable energy and reducing agricultural pollution.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding
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Bill Summary · SB 928

Legislative bill overview

SB 928 authorizes the state of Connecticut to issue bonds funding farms that install new anaerobic digester systems for improved manure management. Anaerobic digesters convert animal waste into biogas (energy) and digestate (fertilizer), reducing environmental pollution. The bill provides financial support to help farms upgrade their waste management infrastructure.

Why is this important

Livestock manure management is a significant source of water pollution, methane emissions, and odors in agricultural regions. Anaerobic digesters address multiple environmental and economic problems simultaneously—reducing greenhouse gas emissions, generating renewable energy for farms, and improving water quality. This represents a targeted investment in agricultural sustainability while supporting rural economies.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and scope: The bond amount is not specified in the bill title, raising questions about the state's financial commitment and whether funding is adequate to meaningfully equip farms
  • Farm eligibility criteria: Details are unclear on which farms qualify (size, location, dairy vs. other livestock), potentially creating fairness or access issues
  • ROI and long-term viability: Whether farms can sustainably operate digesters long-term without continued state subsidies, and whether energy/fertilizer revenues justify the initial capital costs
  • Implementation timeline: No clarity on how quickly funds would be distributed or when environmental benefits would materialize

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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