Rhode Island S2217 mandates solar permit applications include a carbon-neutral assessment.
Rhode Island S2217 requires solar permit applications to include an assessment of whether the proposed solar photovoltaic system is carbon-neutral. The assessment must detail carbon sequestration and storage loss. A permit will only be approved if the system is verified as carbon-neutral. The bill also mandates that applications for energy facility siting detail carbon sequestration and storage loss. This act takes effect upon passage.
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