NBC CT
Summary
Connecticut lawmakers on the Energy and Technology Committee are trying to lay the groundwork to increase energy supply in the future.
That includes proposals to ramp up the state’s advanced nuclear workforce and continue some clean energy programs.
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes noted that proposals could include plans to expand to produce more energy.
She also said she’s been educating local leaders who may be considering facilities in their towns.
“If we’re talking nuclear anywhere besides Waterford, that has to come from the community level and be community opt-in,” Dyke said.
Other bills included possible incentives for people who connect to district heating systems and for DEEP to study if changes are needed to local permitting processes for residential solar installations.
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