Gov. Lamont signs solar energy bill

Gov. Lamont signs solar energy bill

Legislation extend incentives, streamlines permitting and advances balcony solar; also erects new barriers to solar in Connecticut

Connecticut Governor signs the state’s omnibus 2026 solar bill

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed HB 5340, a sweeping energy policy bill that extends the state’s long-running Renewable Energy Solutions programs through 2035, launches a successor community solar program, requires automated residential solar permitting and establishes new rules to allow for residential use of portable, plug-in solar panels. Alongside the bill’s solar-enabling policies are two provisions that would limit new solar inst…