Connecticut Senate Passes Solar Bill Extending Programs to 2048

Claim The bill (House Bill 5340) passed the Connecticut Senate with a vote of 27‑9, including two Republicans supporting the bill.

Evidence Official legislative reporting shows the Senate voted 27‑9 on the measure, with two Republican senators joining Democrats in favor.

Verdict True.

Analysis The vote count and bipartisan support are documented in the Senate’s roll call, leaving no ambiguity about the outcome.

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Claim The bill previously cleared the Connecticut House of Representatives with a vote of 99‑43.

Evidence House records indicate a 99‑43 vote in favor of the measure during the prior session.

Verdict True.

Analysis The House tally matches the claim precisely, confirming the bill’s passage before reaching the Senate.

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Claim Under the bill, solar programs scheduled to expire in 2028 will now run until 2048.

Evidence The legislation standardizes successor tariff programs for a 20‑year period. A senator noted that programs set to end in 2028 will be extended by two decades, moving the expiration date to 2048.

Verdict True.

Analysis By adding a 20‑year successor framework, the bill directly pushes the end date from 2028 to 2048, fulfilling the claim’s timeline.

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All three statements about the bill’s legislative journey and its extension of solar programs are corroborated by official vote records and the bill’s text. No contradictory information appears in the public record.

What to watch next – Implementation details, including how the extended programs will be funded and their impact on consumer utility bills, will shape Connecticut’s renewable‑energy landscape.