SB-2808: 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
You have voted SB-2808: 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-2738: 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
You have voted SB-2738: 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-2736: 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
You have voted SB-2736: 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-2506: 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
You have voted SB-2506: 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-2640: 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
You have voted SB-2640: 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-2536: 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
You have voted SB-2536: 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-2542: 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
You have voted SB-2542: 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-2509: 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
You have voted SB-2509: 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-7808: 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
You have voted HB-7808: 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-7809: 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
You have voted HB-7809: Establishes the Vegetation Planning and Management Act to provide guidelines for utilities to manage and maintain vegetation near power lines..
HB-7814: 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
You have voted HB-7814: 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-7810: 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
You have voted HB-7810: 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-7812: 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
You have voted HB-7812: Requires a New England transmission project to determine if long-term transmission service agreements appear commercially reasonable for Rhode Island..
HB-7815: 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
You have voted HB-7815: 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-7811: 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
You have voted HB-7811: 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-7813: 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
You have voted HB-7813: 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-7715: 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
You have voted HB-7715: 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-7695: 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
You have voted HB-7695: Prohibit rate charges in excess of rates applied if tenant of residential complexes with electrical master-meters receives electricity directly from a public utility..