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HB 6027

AN ACT CREATING A STATE PROCUREMENT STANDARD FOR THE USE OF LOW-EMBODIED CARBON CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Mushinsky and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut requires state construction projects to use low-embodied carbon materials, reducing construction sector emissions but potentially increasing project costs and requiring supplier development.

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Bill Summary · HB 6027

Legislative bill overview

HB 6027 establishes procurement standards requiring Connecticut state construction projects to prioritize low-embodied carbon construction materials. The bill applies these sustainability standards to certain qualifying state-funded building projects, creating specifications that contractors must meet when bidding on public construction work.

Why is this important

Embodied carbon—emissions from material extraction, manufacturing, and transportation—accounts for a significant portion of construction's total environmental impact. By mandating lower-carbon materials in state projects, Connecticut can reduce construction-sector emissions while potentially influencing market demand for sustainable building products, creating economic incentives for manufacturers to develop greener alternatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Low-embodied carbon materials may carry price premiums that increase project budgets, potentially reducing the number of projects the state can fund with fixed appropriations
  • Market availability: Connecticut's construction market may lack sufficient suppliers or certified low-carbon material options, limiting contractor competition and potentially delaying projects
  • Definition and measurement standards: The bill's success depends on clear, measurable definitions of "low-embodied carbon"—disagreement over calculation methods, lifecycle assessment standards, and certification processes could create compliance confusion and litigation risk

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

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