Public Utilities And Carriers

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-605] [Energy ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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. [SB-599] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides a criminal background check procedure for for-hire intrastate passenger transportation services. [SB-598] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DRIVER NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK - Provides a criminal background check procedure for for-hire intrastate passenger transportation services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/18/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers. [SB-601] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Energy ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Signed By Governor on 06/23/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-5821] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-6005] [Energy ] [Budget and Spending ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2026. [HB-5814] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2026.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-5816] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Environmental ] [Economic Development ] [Community Development ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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. [HB-5818] [Consumer Protection ] [Telecommunications ] [Energy ] [Budget and Spending ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Changes the excess renewable net-metering credit to a wholesale rate. [HB-5819] [Energy ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Changes the excess renewable net-metering credit to a wholesale rate.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/01/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers. [HB-5820] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Patricia Serpa Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/01/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Mandates any utility provider from increasing the transmission and distribution fees paid by a consumer for a period of two (2) years. [HB-5813] [Consumer Protection ] [Energy ] [Budget and Spending ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Mandates any utility provider from increasing the transmission and distribution fees paid by a consumer for a period of two (2) years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Katherine Kazarian Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-5822] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Construction ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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. [HB-5815] [Consumer Protection ] [Energy ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the “2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act." [HB-5817] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT - Establishes the “2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/13/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-593] [Consumer Protection ] [Telecommunications ] [Budget and Spending ] [Energy ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the “2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act." [SB-377] [Telecommunications ] [Consumer Protection ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INVESTMENT ACT - Establishes the “2025 Rhode Island Broadband Transparency and Consumer Protection Act."

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Ciccone Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/01/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-380] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Infrastructure ] [Climate Change ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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-404] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - 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

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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). [SB-402] [Energy ] [Climate Change ] [Air Quality ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - 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

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