We have reached the end of 2025’s legislative session, and as proponents of the sustainable built environment, we have a few things to celebrate:
- PASSED: HB-5004 | This year’s major climate mitigation omnibus bill, HB-5004 advances state action on climate change by establishing new greenhouse gas emission goals, investing in heat pumps, and creating a renter energy utilization study. Additionally, the bill will establish a CT Clean Economy Council to plan for the development of CT’s sustainable workforce. HB-5004 would also require state agencies to use only zero-carbon electricity by 2030.
- PASSED: SB-4 | This year’s major energy bill, SB-4 will advance energy conservation and protect clean energy programs. Though SB-4 weakens some of the state’s former energy provisions, advocates successfully fought against efforts to bond energy efficiency funding.
As you know, though the session may be over, our advocacy is not. To continue to make your voice heard as a proponent of the green built environment, join us in taking the following steps:
- Join our bi-weekly Advocacy & Equity Meetings on Fridays at 3:30. If that time doesn’t work for you, fill out this poll to indicate a better time.
- View Connecticut’s League of Conservation Voter’s Post-Session Debrief with Representatives Parker, Steinberg, & Kavros
- Refresh & Recharge with PACE: Calling all youth and seasoned advocates passionate about clean energy and climate issues! Proud sponsors of this program, BuildGreenCT is happy to announce PACE’s second annual afternoon of relaxation, networking, and discussions.
P.S. It’s time to start planning for 2026’s short session! If you’re interested in assisting with our Advocacy in 2026, contact kklein@buildgreenct.org.