Rhode Island H7881 prohibits public utilities serving over 100,000 customers from recovering advertising, marketing, and charitable costs through.

Rhode Island H7881 amends the duties of public utilities to prohibit those serving over 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any costs associated with advertising, marketing, communications, or public education. This includes costs for activities like research, analysis, and planning. The bill also bars recovery of membership dues, sponsorships, charitable giving expenses, and political contributions. Additionally, it restricts the recovery of costs related to attending, participating in, or appealing rate proceedings.

Rhode Island H7881 prohibits public utilities serving over 100,000 customers from recovering advertising, marketing, and charitable costs through.

Rhode Island H7881 amends the duties of public utilities to prohibit those serving over 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any costs associated with advertising, marketing, communications, or public education. This includes costs for activities like research, analysis, and planning. The bill also bars recovery of membership dues, sponsorships, charitable giving expenses, and political contributions. Additionally, it restricts the recovery of costs related to attending, participating in, or appealing rate proceedings.