S.2012

Requires electric and gas utilities to provide a detailed breakdown of supply, delivery, and public policy costs on electric and gas bills, including specific costs for renewable energy sources, and mandate public comment and PUC approval.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2012 mandates electric and gas utilities to detail supply, delivery, and public policy costs on bills, including renewable energy.

Rhode Island S2012, known as the Transparency in Electric and Gas Bills Act, requires electric and gas utilities to provide a clear breakdown of supply, delivery, and public policy costs on customer bills. This includes specific costs for renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal. The bill mandates public comment and approval from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). It aims to ensure customers understand their utility bills by providing detailed and itemized charges starting from July 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce