Rhode Island S2655 mandates energy facility applications to consider the 2021 Act on Climate and its greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Rhode Island S2655 requires applications for energy facilities to consider the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The bill mandates that applicants describe the facility's impact on the environment and public health, including other pollutant emissions, sea level rise, and flooding. It also requires a review of current studies and forecasts, and a detailed description of the proposed facility, including its function and operating characteristics. The bill affects energy facility applicants and the Energy Facility Siting Board.

Rhode Island S2655 mandates energy facility applications to consider the 2021 Act on Climate and its greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Rhode Island S2655 requires applications for energy facilities to consider the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The bill mandates that applicants describe the facility's impact on the environment and public health, including other pollutant emissions, sea level rise, and flooding. It also requires a review of current studies and forecasts, and a detailed description of the proposed facility, including its function and operating characteristics. The bill affects energy facility applicants and the Energy Facility Siting Board.