Sec. 16a-41c. Weatherization assistance. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 16a-41c. Weatherization assistance. The sum of two million dollars is appropriated from the funds credited to the General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, pursuant to subsection (a) of section 1 of public act 08-2 of the August special session* to the Department of Social Services to develop a plan for (1) providing funds for weatherization projects for low-income households participating in the Connecticut energy assistance program, (2) prioritizing assistance to households with incomes below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, and (3) coordinating provision of assistance to maximize effectiveness of the funds with the weatherization assistance provided to low-income households by the municipal electric utility and public service utility companies under programs overseen by the Energy Conservation Management Board pursuant to sections 7-233y, 16-245m and 16-32f and the Fuel Oil Conservation Board pursuant to section 16a-22l. No later than November 1, 2008, and at least forty-five days before implementation, the department shall submit such plan to the Connecticut Energy Advisory Board, the Fuel Oil Conservation Board and the Energy Conservation Management Board for input and advice. The Energy Conservation Management Board may order modification of the plan to ensure effective prioritization and coordination of weatherization assistance in accordance with this section.

      (Aug. Sp. Sess. P.A. 08-2, S. 10.)

      *Note: Section 1 of public act 08-2 of the August special session is special in nature and therefore has not been codified but remains in full force and effect according to its terms.

      History: Aug. Sp. Sess. P.A. 08-2 effective August 26, 2008.