Rhode Island H7069 removes clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project.

Rhode Island H7069 amends the Energy Facility Siting Act to remove clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project. The bill modifies the criteria for energy generation projects to exclude clean coal technology as a preferred fuel source. The act also outlines the state's policy for energy facility siting, emphasizing the importance of meeting energy needs while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Rhode Island H7069 removes clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project.

Rhode Island H7069 amends the Energy Facility Siting Act to remove clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project. The bill modifies the criteria for energy generation projects to exclude clean coal technology as a preferred fuel source. The act also outlines the state's policy for energy facility siting, emphasizing the importance of meeting energy needs while minimizing environmental impact and ensuring cost-effectiveness.