H7176

Repeals the renewable energy growth program.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Repeals the renewable energy growth program in Rhode Island.

The bill repeals the renewable energy growth program, which was designed to finance the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy distributed-generation projects through a performance-based incentive system. The program aimed to achieve specified megawatt targets at reasonable cost through competitive bidding, with the intention of meeting the state's climate and resilience goals. The repeal will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations