(a) There is established a Connecticut energy and environmental technologies deployment center program to be administered by the corporation for the purpose of promoting a nonprofit business consortium for technology deployment in two critical technologies where the state possesses unique scientific and human resources. During the three-month period beginning on July 1, 1993, the corporation shall accept applications from eligible business consortia in a form and manner prescribed by the corporation for state funding for the operation of an energy and environmental technologies application center.

(b) On or before January 1, 1994, the corporation shall review all applications timely received pursuant to this section and shall approve one such application. In approving such application the corporation shall assess scientific and economic factors concerning the proposed Connecticut energy and environmental technologies deployment center, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Participation in the center by multiple private enterprises including defense and non-defense-based firms with an expertise in environmental and energy technologies;

(2) Participation in the center by more than one public or private institution of higher education;

(3) The center's plan to involve minority students or minority-owned businesses in its activities; and

(4) The adequacy of the center's proposed mechanisms for evaluating its progress.

(P.A. 93-382, S. 35, 69.)

History: P.A. 93-382 effective July 1, 1993.