Energy (Renewable Energy)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2805: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT

Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts nuclear power participation in energy contracts, limiting clean energy infrastructure development and reducing energy security options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Renewable Energy

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2797: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- MORATORIUM ON NET METERING, LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND SUBSIDIES FOR HEAT PUMPS

This bill would temporarily halt several renewable energy programs in Rhode Island starting January 1, 2027. It stops new net metering agreements that allow customers to sell excess solar or wind power back to the grid, prohibits the state from signing long-term contracts over five years for purchasing solar or wind energy, and bars state funds from subsidizing heat pump purchases or installation. These changes directly affect utility customers, energy providers, and state agencies that currently participate in or administer these programs. The legislation does not prevent existing contracts from continuing but blocks new enrollments in these specific renewable energy initiatives.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts renewable energy programs and cuts subsidies, reducing government spending on clean energy initiatives and limiting future funding allocations.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill halts renewable energy programs, stops net metering, bans long-term solar/wind contracts, and eliminates heat pump subsidies, directly restricting clean energy development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill halts renewable energy programs, net metering, and heat pump subsidies, directly restricting clean energy adoption and environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts renewable energy technology adoption by halting net metering, long-term solar contracts, and heat pump subsidies, limiting access to clean energy technologies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Renewable Energy Solar Wind

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 2516: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

SB 2516 repeals the energy efficiency charge previously included in utility base rates for electricity and water providers. This bill removes a specific fee that utilities had been allowed to add to customer bills to fund energy efficiency programs. The repeal does not affect existing funding for renewable energy programs (which continue at 0.3 mills per kilowatt-hour until 2028) or demand-side management programs for electricity and gas utilities. The bill directly affects regulated utilities distributing electricity, water, or gas, as it eliminates one cost they could pass to customers.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals energy efficiency charge fee, defunding efficiency programs while maintaining renewable energy funding (0.3 mills/kWh until 2028).92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals energy efficiency charge funding, defunding programs that reduce energy use and emissions, while preserving renewable energy funding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7523: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Establishes a five (5) year moratorium from July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2031, on the RE growth program charge, renewable energy distribution charge and the energy efficiency programs public policy charges on electricity bills.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMoratorium on utility charges provides direct tax relief for electricity consumers by pausing specific fees on bills.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on renewable energy and energy efficiency program charges directly defunds clean energy initiatives, weakening renewable energy development and efficiency programs.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on renewable energy and efficiency program charges defunds environmental initiatives, directly opposing climate action efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7876: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT

Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExcludes nuclear power from clean energy procurement, directly restricting a low-carbon energy source and weakening clean energy standards per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExcludes nuclear power (a low-carbon energy source) from clean energy procurement, weakening clean energy options and environmental goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Renewable Energy

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7177: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- MORATORIUM ON NET METERING, LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND SUBSIDIES FOR HEAT PUMPS

HB 7177 places a moratorium on new or renewed net metering contracts (which allow solar power customers to sell excess electricity back to the grid), long-term contracts (over five years) for purchasing solar or wind energy, and state subsidies for heat pump installations. This bill directly affects residential solar customers, utilities, and homeowners seeking heat pump incentives by prohibiting these programs starting January 1, 2027. Key provisions ban state-funded heat pump subsidies, prevent new solar/wind energy procurement contracts exceeding five years, and halt all new net metering agreements under state law. The law suspends these specific energy programs without altering broader renewable energy policies.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill bans state subsidies for heat pumps and prohibits new renewable energy contracts, directly defunding these programs under fiscal management.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBans net metering, solar/wind long-term contracts, and heat pump subsidies - directly restricting renewable energy adoption programs.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBans solar net metering, long-term renewable contracts, and heat pump subsidies - directly restricting clean energy adoption and conservation incentives.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits state subsidies and new net metering contracts for solar/heat pump technology, restricting renewable energy adoption and funding for these tech solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Renewable Energy Solar Wind

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7176: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THE RENEWABLE ENERGY GROWTH PROGRAM

HB 7176 repeals Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Growth Program, which had provided state-financed incentives for renewable energy projects. The program, established to meet climate goals, supported distributed solar and other renewable projects through performance-based incentives over five years, with requirements to protect core forests and prioritize disturbed sites. By eliminating this program, the bill ends the state's specific mechanism for financing and encouraging renewable energy development within electric distribution company load zones. This directly affects electric distribution companies, the Distributed-Generation Board, and future renewable energy developers who would have relied on the program's funding structure.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Growth Program, ending state-financed incentives for renewable projects and eliminating the state's mechanism for encouraging renewable development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals renewable energy incentives program, eliminating state funding and environmental requirements (forest protection, disturbed site prioritization) for climate goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7139: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THE RENEWABLE ENERGY GROWTH PROGRAM

Requires that any costs, tariffs or other mandates related to the state’s renewable energy growth program be reviewed and approved by the general assembly.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRequires legislative approval for renewable energy program costs/mandates, adding oversight that could delay or restrict implementation of the renewable energy growth program.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes renewable energy program requiring legislative approval for costs/mandates, promoting clean energy development per environmental indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7174: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

HB 7174 repeals a 0.3 mills per kilowatt-hour charge on electricity that funded renewable energy programs in Rhode Island, ending this specific funding mechanism effective December 31, 2028. The bill directly affects electric distribution companies, which previously collected this fee to support renewable energy initiatives like solar installations and energy efficiency projects. This change removes a dedicated funding source for renewable energy programs without altering separate demand-side management charges for energy efficiency or gas utility programs. The repeal simplifies utility billing by eliminating this specific renewable energy funding stream.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals renewable energy funding mechanism, ending dedicated revenue for solar/efficiency programs effective 2028, directly defunding renewable initiatives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals 0.3 mills/kWh fee funding renewable energy programs (solar, efficiency), ending dedicated financial support effective 2028.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Solar

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