OLR Bill Analysis

sSB 1068

AN ACT CONCERNING GREEN JOBS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to establish, within available appropriations, a program to create green jobs and promote green energy and conservation. The program must (1) target investments in renewable energy research, development, and deployment; (2) promote the use of renewable energy in state buildings, nonprofits, and educational institutions; and (3) include components that emphasize the use of the state's existing industries and examine the viability of other renewable industries.

The bill requires DECD to apply for any federal economic stimulus funds available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the program. DECD must report by October 1, 2009 to the Commerce Committee on the program and any stimulus funds it applied for and received.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon passage

COMMITTEE ACTION

Commerce Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute