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HB 5952

AN ACT CONCERNING THE EXPANSION OF THE NATURAL GAS SUPPLY IN THE STATE AND REMOVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE INCENTIVES FROM THE COMBINED PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Butler and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill expands natural gas infrastructure while removing EV incentives from public utility charges, shifting energy investment priorities toward fossil fuels.

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Bill Summary · HB 5952

Legislative bill overview

HB 5952 proposes two primary actions: expanding natural gas supply infrastructure in Connecticut and removing electric vehicle (EV) incentives from the state's Combined Public Benefits Charge (a surcharge on utility bills that funds energy efficiency and renewable programs). The bill would redirect how Connecticut allocates ratepayer funding for energy-related programs.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects Connecticut's energy infrastructure investment priorities and consumer utility bills. It signals a policy shift toward fossil fuel expansion while reducing support for vehicle electrification, influencing both the state's energy mix and residents' transportation options. The financial impact touches all utility ratepayers and affects long-term climate and energy resilience strategies.

Potential points of contention

  • Climate policy conflict: Expanding natural gas infrastructure potentially contradicts Connecticut's legally binding climate goals (80% emissions reduction by 2050), while removing EV incentives slows transportation electrification
  • Ratepayer equity: Shifting costs away from EV incentives through the public benefits charge affects how utility costs are distributed among different consumer groups and income levels
  • Stranded asset risk: Investing in natural gas expansion when natural gas demand may decline due to electrification and decarbonization trends could create financial liability for ratepayers
  • Economic development trade-offs: Connecticut's clean energy economy goals versus immediate fossil fuel investment priorities

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

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