2011 Connecticut Code
Title 16a Planning and Energy Policy
Chapter 295 Energy Planning
Sec. 16a-4d. State agency energy efficiency or renewable energy technology test program.

      Sec. 16a-4d. State agency energy efficiency or renewable energy technology test program. (a) If, in the exercise of the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management's powers pursuant to this title, the secretary finds that the use of a certain technology, product or process would promote energy conservation, energy efficiency or renewable energy technology, the secretary may direct a state agency to test such technology, product or process by using it in the operations of such agency on a trial basis. The purpose of such test program shall be to validate the effectiveness of such technology, product or process in reducing energy usage and costs or reducing dependence on fossil fuels or green house gas emissions. No agency shall undertake such testing of any technology, product or process unless the business manufacturing or marketing the technology, product or process demonstrates that (1) the use of such technology, product or process by the state agency will not adversely affect safety, (2) a certified independent third party or accredited laboratory has found that the technology, product or process reduces energy consumption and cost, and (3) the technology, product or process is presently available for commercial sale and distribution or has potential for commercialization not later than two years following the completion of any test program by a state agency pursuant to this section.

      (b) If the secretary finds that using such technology, product or process would be feasible in the operations of a state agency and would not have any detrimental effect on such operations, the secretary, notwithstanding the requirements of chapter 58, may direct a state agency to accept delivery of such technology, product or process and to undertake such a test program. Any costs associated with the acquisition and use of such technology, product or process by the testing agency for the test period shall be borne by the manufacturer, the marketer or any investor or participant in such business. The acquisition of any technology, product or process for purposes of the test program established pursuant to this section shall not be deemed to be a purchase under the provisions of state procurement law. The manufacturer, the marketer or any investor or participant in such business shall maintain records related to such test program, as required by the secretary. All proprietary information derived from such test program shall be exempt from the provisions of subsection (a) of section 1-210.

      (c) If the secretary determines that the test program sufficiently demonstrates that the technology, product or process reduces energy usage and costs or reduces dependence on fossil fuels or green house gas emissions, the testing agency may request that the Commissioner of Administrative Services (1) procure such technology for use by any or all state agencies, and (2) make such procurement pursuant to subsection (b) of section 4a-58.

      (Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-7, S. 63.)

      History: Sept. Sp. Sess. P.A. 09-7 effective October 5, 2009.