Public Utilities And Carriers

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides a criminal background check procedure for for-hire intrastate passenger transportation services. [SB-2799]
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. Frank Lombardi Meeting Postponed (04/30/2024) on 04/29/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, make publicly available model decommissioning plans. [SB-2808]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR DECOMMISSIONING PLANS - Requires that developers of ground-mounted solar systems submit a plan for decommissioning to be held on file by the municipality and requires DEM, with the office of energy resources, make publicly available model decommissioning plans.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller Signed By Governor on 06/26/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears. [SB-2738]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT - Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act. [SB-2736]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OPERATION OF RAILROADS GENERALLY - Provides that no train or light engine would be used in connection with the movement of freight could be operated unless it had a crew consisting of at least 2 persons, would also include the imposition of fines upon a company for violation of the act.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Lombardi Referred To House Corporations on 05/08/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 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-2506]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 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. Jessica de la Cruz Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility. [SB-2640]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/04/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits utility companies from limiting the eligibility of a net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed under the net metering system to be credited to the consumer. [SB-2536]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Prohibits utility companies from limiting the eligibility of a net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed under the net metering system to be credited to the consumer.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller Senate Passed Sub A on 06/13/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 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 (the "2021 act on climate"). [SB-2542]
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 (the "2021 act on climate").

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz Introduced, Referred To Senate Environment And Agriculture on 03/01/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Creates the financial framework for incentivizing energy storage systems. [SB-2499]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACT - Creates the financial framework for incentivizing energy storage systems.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski Signed By Governor on 06/26/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 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-2509]
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. Thomas Paolino Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits utility companies from limiting eligibility of net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed to be credited to consumer. Also amends definition of excess renewable net-metering credit. [HB-7808]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Prohibits utility companies from limiting eligibility of net metering site based on prior consumption and requires excess energy not consumed to be credited to consumer. Also amends definition of excess renewable net-metering credit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Solomon Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Establishes the Vegetation Planning and Management Act to provide guidelines for utilities to manage and maintain vegetation near power lines. [HB-7809]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- VEGETATION PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE ACT - Establishes the Vegetation Planning and Management Act to provide guidelines for utilities to manage and maintain vegetation near power lines.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Carson Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/02/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 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. [HB-7814]
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: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 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. [HB-7810]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 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: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires a New England transmission project to determine if long-term transmission service agreements appear commercially reasonable for Rhode Island. [HB-7812]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Requires a New England transmission project to determine if long-term transmission service agreements appear commercially reasonable for Rhode Island.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brandon Voas Withdrawn At Sponsor's Request (03/21/2024) on 03/18/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides that any renewable energy project that cannot certify a net reduction of carbon emissions through scientific studies, using the best practices as defined in ISO LCA standards 14040 and 14044, be prohibited or discontinued by the PUC. [HB-7815]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Provides that any renewable energy project that cannot certify a net reduction of carbon emissions through scientific studies, using the best practices as defined in ISO LCA standards 14040 and 14044, be prohibited or discontinued by the PUC.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Patricia Morgan Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distribution system. [HB-7811]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- 2024 ENERGY STORAGE ACT - Requires the office of energy resources to initiate the process of developing programs and associated funding mechanisms, for electric energy storage resources connected to the electric distribution system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carol McEntee Signed By Governor on 06/26/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 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 (the "2021 act on climate"). [HB-7813]
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 (the "2021 act on climate").

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Newberry Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/21/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears. [HB-7715]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TERMINATION OF SERVICE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR IN ARREARS OF PAYMENT - Extends the forbearance of utility terminations for customers with serious illness certifications and would amend various provisions related to the termination of utility services for persons who are disabled, seriously ill, or in arrears.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Ajello Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/02/2024

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Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility. [HB-7695]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. June Speakman Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/02/2024

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