SB-605: Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski
Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/06/2025
You have voted SB-605: Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements..
SB-599: Increases the public utilities reserve fund cap and the cap on expenses relating to the public utilities commission and the division of public utilities and carriers representing the state before federal agencies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski
Signed By Governor on 06/23/2025
You have voted SB-599: Increases the public utilities reserve fund cap and the cap on expenses relating to the public utilities commission and the division of public utilities and carriers representing the state before federal agencies..
HB-5821: Provides amendments to procedures necessary for approval of transactions between utilities by giving the public utilities commission jurisdiction; mandates public hearings, allows intervention by any interested party and provides for appeal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Fogarty
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025
You have voted HB-5821: Provides amendments to procedures necessary for approval of transactions between utilities by giving the public utilities commission jurisdiction; mandates public hearings, allows intervention by any interested party and provides for appeal..
HB-6005: Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/13/2025
You have voted HB-6005: Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs..
HB-5816: Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Casimiro
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/01/2025
You have voted HB-5816: Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities..
HB-5818: Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025
You have voted HB-5818: Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications..
You have voted HB-5813: Mandates any utility provider from increasing the transmission and distribution fees paid by a consumer for a period of two (2) years..
HB-5822: Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima
Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture on 06/02/2025
You have voted HB-5822: Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state..
HB-5815: Establishes an intervenor support program to provide compensation for an intervenor who makes a substantial contribution to a proceeding resulting in a decision favorable to the interest of utility consumers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Ajello
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025
You have voted HB-5815: Establishes an intervenor support program to provide compensation for an intervenor who makes a substantial contribution to a proceeding resulting in a decision favorable to the interest of utility consumers..
SB-593: Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.
Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Ciccone
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/08/2025
You have voted SB-593: Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications..
SB-380: Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2026 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Elaine Morgan
Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/08/2025
You have voted SB-380: Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2026 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes..
SB-404: Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.
Sponsored by: Sen. Elaine Morgan
Introduced, Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture on 02/26/2025
You have voted SB-404: Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information..
SB-402: Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (2021 act on climate).
Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz
Introduced, Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture on 02/26/2025
You have voted SB-402: Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (2021 act on climate)..