H7175

Requires Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, for at least a four (4) year period, to procure natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7175 mandates Rhode Island Energy to secure a long-term contract for natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator.

Rhode Island H7175 amends the Public Utilities Commission laws to require Rhode Island Energy to enter into at least one long-term contract, lasting no less than four years, for procuring natural gas pipeline capacity with an interstate pipeline operator. This measure aims to ensure a stable supply of natural gas through a contractual agreement with an interstate pipeline operator. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 16

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/19/2026)

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations