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SB 893

AN ACT REQUIRING THE COSTS OF A NUCLEAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO BE REFLECTED IN SUPPLY CHARGES ON CONSUMER ELECTRIC BILLS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Honig

Connecticut would require utilities to display nuclear power purchase agreement costs as separate line items on consumer electric bills for rate transparency.

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Bill Summary · SB 893

Legislative bill overview

SB 893 requires Connecticut utilities to separate and itemize costs associated with nuclear power purchase agreements as distinct line items on consumer electric bills under "supply charges" rather than rolling them into general rates. This transparency measure would make the financial impact of nuclear energy procurement explicitly visible to ratepayers on their monthly statements.

Why is this important

Nuclear power represents a significant portion of Connecticut's electricity supply and carbon-free generation strategy. Currently, consumers may not see how much they're paying specifically for nuclear contracts, making it difficult to understand the cost-benefit tradeoffs of the state's energy portfolio. This bill promotes rate transparency and informed public debate about energy policy costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Utility industry opposition: Utilities may argue that itemized billing increases administrative costs and complicates rate structures that customers already find confusing
  • Impact on nuclear support: Explicit line-item billing could trigger consumer backlash if nuclear costs appear high, potentially undermining political support for carbon-free energy sources Connecticut relies on
  • Rate design complexity: Questions remain about how to allocate shared infrastructure costs between nuclear and other generation sources, potentially creating accounting disputes

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

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