Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

Backup Rates
Lower back-up charges will be available for customers in the event that they need to
take power from the electric company if their own system isn't operational. This will be
done by eliminating backup rates and eliminating demand ratchets for these projects.
Contacts:
Yankee Gas
John Ferrantino
Phone: (860) 665-6266
UI
Tony Cortiglio
Phone: (203) 499-2298
Renewable Energy Credits
Legislation requires that a portion of Connecticut electricity is supplied from Class I,
Class II or Class III fuel sources. (Class I renewable resources include fuel cells. Class
III resources include electricity produced from the waste heat produced by CHP units
with an efficiency of at least 50%.) Generators that use these fuel sources are awarded
renewable energy credits that can be sold to electric suppliers to assist in offsetting a
project's costs.
Contact:
Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control
David Goldberg
Ten Franklin Square
New Britain, CT 06051
Phone: (860) 827-2886
Web: www.state.ct.us/dpuc
Local Option for Property Tax
http://www.dsireusa.org/documents/Incentives/CT07F.htm
Connecticut municipalities may offer property tax exemptions for qualified renewable
energy systems, including hydrogen fuel cells. Depending on the municipality, the
exemption may apply for up to the full value of the system and may apply to residential,
commercial and industrial properties.
VEHICLES:
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Tax Exemption
www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1477&q=269920
Prior to July 1, 2008, the following purchases are exempt from state sales tax:
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