Public Utilities And Carriers

State (Rhode Island)
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] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
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] [Energy ] [Climate Change ]
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] [Energy ] [Finance ] [Technology and Innovation ]
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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State (Rhode Island)
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] [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. Thomas Paolino Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 04/30/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
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] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
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] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
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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State (Rhode Island)
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] [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: Rep. Brian Newberry 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 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] [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, 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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State (Rhode Island)
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] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Economic Development ]
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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State (Rhode Island)
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] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Science ]
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] [Energy ] [Funding ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ]
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] [Energy ] [Climate Change ]
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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State (Rhode Island)
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] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Disabilities ] [Consumer Protection ] [Energy ]
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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State (Rhode Island)
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] [Energy ] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Property Tax ]
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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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Imposes a seventy-five cent (0.75) surcharge on fares charged by rideshare companies as well as an account to benefit RIPTA from the payment of sales taxes collected from rideshares. [HB-7678] [Taxes ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Technology and Innovation ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES - Imposes a seventy-five cent (0.75) surcharge on fares charged by rideshare companies as well as an account to benefit RIPTA from the payment of sales taxes collected from rideshares.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lauren Carson Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/15/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Gives PUC jurisdiction rather than division of approval petition/mandates public hearing/allows intervention by interested parties/provides for appeal of decision. [HB-7604] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Gives PUC jurisdiction rather than division of approval petition/mandates public hearing/allows intervention by interested parties/provides for appeal of decision.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Teresa Tanzi Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 02/27/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Provides a mechanism for funding the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority through the use of an interest-free loan to advance certain federal funds. [HB-7676] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ANNUAL FUNDING FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY ACT - Provides a mechanism for funding the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority through the use of an interest-free loan to advance certain federal funds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Casimiro Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/07/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new chapter 93, an amended "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." [HB-7603] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Housing ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT - Repeals the "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act." Amends title 5 "Businesses and Professions" to include a new chapter 93, an amended "Residential Solar Energy Disclosure and Homeowners Bill of Rights Act."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Edwards Signed By Governor on 06/10/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households. [SB-2366] [Energy ] [Housing ] [Poverty ] [Public Health ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Creates an income-sensitive tiered subsidy program to ensure that home energy utility costs are affordable for eligible low-income households.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Frank Ciccone Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/28/2024

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management activities on and around utility infrastructure along public and private rights of way. [SB-2306] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SYSTEM RELIABILITY - Requires an electric distribution company to develop and act pursuant to a vegetation management plan approved by the DPUC to carry out vegetation management activities on and around utility infrastructure along public and private rights of way.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joshua Miller Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 05/01/2024

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