Conn. Gen. Stat. § 16a-40n: Heat pump plan. Requirements. Report.

(a) The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall develop a plan for the installation of efficient heat pumps for affordable heating and cooling systems in the state.

(b) Such plan shall provide for the availability of affordable heat pump options, with a focus on heat pump applications that have the greatest potential benefits, including, but not limited to, lowering consumers' energy costs, reducing impacts to the electric grid, and improving building resilience, including, but not limited to: (1) Residences in environmental justice communities, as defined in section 22a-20a, and long-term care facilities where not less than eighty per cent of such residents are Medicaid recipients in good financial standing with the state, (2) access to energy efficient, affordable air conditioning for residents experiencing high energy bills and health risks during heat waves, (3) increased resilience during extreme heat events for homes and businesses, (4) improved flood resilience for homes and businesses by enabling home heating systems to be located above ground, (5) low or no interest loans to replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment to residences impacted by extreme weather events, (6) cost savings and potential benefits for transitioning from electric resistance heating, (7) analysis of accelerating the adoption of heat pump water heaters, including public education and the possible need for contractor incentives, and (8) potential for a demand response program. Such plan shall describe how the state could best utilize any available or future grant or loan funding. Not later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the environment and energy and technology on the status of such plan and any recommendations for expanding or revising such plan.