HB 5442·CT·house
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR AND TAX AGREEMENTS RELATED TO CERTAIN CLASS I RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.
Signed into LawFiled Mar 3, 2026
Sponsor: Greg Howard (R)
Latest Action
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Jun 4, 2026
Summary
The law adds new property‑tax exemptions for Class I renewable‑energy sources—including small residential solar, solar heating, geothermal and certain hydropower—subject to size and location limits. It also authorizes towns to amend their 2025 grand list and to enter agreements that lock in the tax amount for solar photovoltaic systems. The measures aim to encourage clean‑energy projects while giving local governments flexibility in tax treatment.
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