State • Connecticut
HB 5340: AN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.
Aundré BumgardnerEnacted
HB 5340 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100
Bill summary
OfficialAN ACT CONCERNING RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Positive Outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases capacity for renewable energy generation
- Incorporates environmental justice considerations
Risks
- Potential conflicts with forest and agricultural land preservation
- Uncertainty regarding local ecosystem impacts from large-scale siting
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Stimulates clean energy investment and job growth
- Provides support for Green Bank programs
Risks
- Risk of increased rates for electric utility consumers
- Compliance costs for distribution companies and developers
Society
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Expands clean energy access for residents
- Framework for consumer protection in energy markets
Risks
- Potential for community tension during project siting
- Complex regulatory landscape for small municipal projects
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
Bill metadata only
Warning
Potential impacts on residential electric utility rates
Limitation
Analysis is limited to provided metadata tags
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Where it stands
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CompleteEnacted
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