H8132

Creates the multi-unit residential decarbonization initiative program to provide funding for feasibility studies to convert large, multi-family residential units to non-emitting renewable geothermal energy.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a program to fund feasibility studies for converting large multi-family residential units to geothermal energy.

The bill creates the multi-unit residential decarbonization initiative program, providing funding for feasibility studies to convert large, multi-family residential units to non-emitting renewable geothermal energy. Eligible applicants must own or control a multi-unit residential dwelling with over 65,000 square feet of gross floor area. Loans up to $50,000 per building can be used for feasibility proposals. The program is administered by the Rhode Island office of energy resources in coordination with the Rhode Island infrastructure bank.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources