Connecticut General Statutes Title 7. Municipalities § 7-148q. Establishment of corporation to manufacture, distribute, purchase or sell compressed natural gas

(a) Any municipality that maintains an electric or gas utility may establish a corporation under chapter 601  1 for the purposes of engaging in the manufacture, distribution, purchase or sale, or any combination thereof, of compressed natural gas, for the sole purpose of providing compressed natural gas to vehicles or construction equipment, within or outside of its franchise area. The costs and expenses associated with such sales of compressed natural gas shall be exclusive of the costs and expenses associated with the establishment of rates and charges for gas and electricity pursuant to section 7-222.

(b) Any such municipality may exercise the authority provided for in subsection (a) of this section notwithstanding the provisions of any special act, municipal charter or home rule ordinance, upon approval of its chief executive officer and by adoption of an ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of its city council.