Connecticut data center and energy bills

What it would do: Creates licensing requirements for colocated electric suppliers serving large electric load customers (peak demand of at least 50 megawatts) through behind-the-meter connections, effective July 1, 2026. Requires such suppliers to provide 100% of anticipated customer load plus reserve margin from generation entering service after July 1, 2026.

What it would do: Eliminates the ability to apply for tax exemptions from chapters 203 and 219 for qualified data centers by prohibiting the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development from accepting new applications on or after July 1, 2026.

What it would do: Requires owners or operators of artificial intelligence data centers to submit quarterly reports to the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection starting July 1, 2026, containing energy, water, and sustainability data. Directs the commissioner to adopt regulations establishing energy and water efficiency performance standards for such data centers.

What it would do: Amends Connecticut's qualified data center tax incentive statute effective October 1, 2025, by redefining key terms including colocation tenant, eligible costs, enterprise IT equipment, qualified data center, and qualified investment to clarify eligibility for subsidies related to new electricity demand from data centers.

What it would do: Creates a surcharge on electricity consumed by data centers in Connecticut and directs the proceeds to offset the Combined Public Benefits Charge on residential electric utility bills.

What it would do: Requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, in consultation with the Office of Consumer Counsel, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the regional independent system operator, to initiate an uncontested proceeding to evaluate the impact of large data centers on electric distribution system reliability.

What it would do: Requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, in consultation with the Office of Consumer Counsel, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the regional independent system operator, to initiate an uncontested proceeding to evaluate the impact of large data centers on electric distribution system reliability.

What it would do: Repeals subsidy programs increasing electric demand, prohibits the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority from creating new programs, repeals its authority to regulate electric vehicle charger installation, repeals authority for political subdivisions to provide zero-interest heat pump loans, and repeals tax exemptions for data centers.

What it would do: Requires artificial intelligence data centers to use renewable energy for at least 50 percent of consumption, utilize energy storage and modern grid infrastructure, implement water conservation measures, and report annual energy, water and emissions data. Provides tax credits, grants and research funding for such centers.