H7912

Creates the Rhode Island clean heat standards act to implement a system of tradeable clean heat credits earned from the delivery of clean heat measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Clean Heat Standard Act establishes a system of tradeable clean heat credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Rhode Island Clean Heat Standard Act creates a system of tradeable clean heat credits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will establish the number of clean heat credits each obligated party must retire annually. Clean heat credits are earned by delivering clean heat measures, such as weatherization and heat pumps, to end-use customers. The DEM will require registration information from entities selling heating fuels and maintain a list of registered entities.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources