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APPENDIX B. Connecticut Governmental Entities Involved With Energy. |
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Entity |
Structure |
Basis of Authority |
Activities |
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Office of Policy and Management (OPM) |
statutory agency headed by a secretary -- contains an Energy Division |
C.G.S. Sec. 16a-14 |
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OPM |
[see above] |
C.G.S. Sec. 16a-35m |
required to prepare comprehensive energy plan every four years reflecting legislative findings and policy stated in C.G.S. Sec. 16a-35k -- draft issued in 1993 for public comment, but no final plan ever issued |
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Connecticut Energy Advisory Board (CEAB) |
16-member body (in OPM for administrative purposes only) |
C.G.S. Sec. 16a-3 |
required to recommend programs to enhance the state's energy management and carry out the purposes of C.G.S. Sec. 16a-35k |
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Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) |
statutory agency -- executive director (selected by majority of 5-member Public Utilities Control Authority) serves as chief administrative officer |
Title 16 Chapters 277-289 |
responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, modern, and fairly priced utility services including electric and gas are available in the state; assess fees for the Renewable Energy Investment Fund and the Energy Conservation and Load Management Fund (and must authorize disbursements from the latter) |
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Energy Conservation Management Board (ECMB) |
12-member body |
C.G.S. Sec. 16-245m |
advises DPUC on electric distribution companies' plans for energy conservation programs and market transformation initiatives, using money from Energy Conservation and Load Management Fund |
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Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) |
statutory office directed by person appointed by the governor |
C.G.S. Sec. 16-2a |
acts as advocate for consumers' economic interests in matters affecting Connecticut consumers related to utilities (including electric suppliers) |
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Office of the Attorney General |
statutory office directed by statewide elected official |
C.G.S. Sec. 3-125 |
has general supervision over all legal matters the state is interested in -- generally involved in energy issues from consumer and environmental protection points of view |
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Connecticut Innovations, Inc. (CII) |
quasi-public entity governed by 15-member board of directors -- chair may convene advisory committee (up to 12 members) to assist with Renewable Energy Investment Fund |
C.G.S. Sec. 16-245n |
duties include management of the Renewable Energy Investment Fund (also known as the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund) that provides venture capital for projects/companies promoting the use of clean power |
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Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) |
9(+)-member body -- exact composition varies based on type of project under review |
C.G.S. Sections 16-50g through 16-50aa |
jurisdiction includes approval of location/type of electric transmission lines, fuel transmission facilities, electric generating/storage facilities, and electric substations; issues 20-year forecasts of electric power demand |
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Department of Public Works (DPW) |
statutory agency headed by a commissioner |
Title 16a |
for state-owned and leased facilities, has wide range of duties regarding energy audits, lighting standards, life-cycle cost analyses, energy performance standards, etc. |
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Department of Administrative Services (DAS) |
statutory agency headed by a commissioner |
C.G.S. Sec.4a-51 C.G.S. Sec. 4a-56 |
has broad purchasing authority for all state agencies is to adopt purchasing standards and consider alternative fuel vehicles when purchasing motor vehicles |
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Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) |
statutory agency headed by a commissioner |
Title 22a |
has a variety of duties related to preservation and protection of the environment that involve energy-related issues |
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Department of Transportation (DOT) |
statutory agency headed by a commissioner |
C.G.S. Sec. 13b-4 |
duties re: development/operation of highway system include consideration of energy-conservation; also must report on energy use analysis by mode of transportation |
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Consumer Education Advisory Council/ Conn. Energy Education Council |
10(+)-member body |
C.G.S. Sec. 16-244d |
advises DPUC public education outreach coordinator on development and implementation of program to educate customers about implementation of retail competition among electric suppliers |
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Nuclear Energy Advisory Council |
12(+)-member body |
C.G.S. Sec. 16-11a |
works with others to ensure public health/safety and discuss problems related to operation of nuclear power facilities |
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Institute for Sustainable Energy |
separate unit within Eastern Conn. State Univ. -- reports directly to president |
not applicable |
established to promote improved awareness and understanding of sustainable energy |