HB05036

An Act Streamlining Residential Solar Permitting And Energy Infrastructure.

Introduced·2/5/26

Connecticut HB05036 streamlines residential solar permitting by allowing municipalities to use automated solar permitting platforms.

Connecticut HB05036 introduces streamlined permitting for residential solar energy systems. It allows municipalities to use either the smart solar permitting platform or an alternative automated solar permitting platform for applications. Municipalities must enable access to their chosen platform by January 1, 2029. The bill also mandates annual reporting from municipalities using alternative platforms starting July 1, 2029. The commissioner of administrative services will evaluate these platforms to ensure they meet state requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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8
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

D

Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Energy and Technology Public Hearing

History

Apr 27

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 27

House

No New File by Committee on Appropriations

Apr 27

House

Tabled for the Calendar, House