H8519

Provides a definition for "Zero-emission resource" includes nuclear energy resources and large-scale hydro electric facilities and provides that such resources may be used to meet certain clean energy compliance requirements.

Introduced·5/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8519 amends the renewable energy standard to include nuclear energy and large-scale hydro as zero-emission resources.

Rhode Island H8519 amends the state's renewable energy standard to include nuclear energy and large-scale hydro as zero-emission resources that can be used to meet clean energy compliance requirements. The bill defines "zero-emission resource" to include nuclear energy resources and large-scale hydroelectric facilities. These resources can be used to demonstrate compliance with the state's renewable energy standard.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

May 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

May 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations