S.2535

SENATE RESOLUTION FORMALLY REQUESTING THAT THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE CREATION AND ADOPTION OF A SEASONAL HEAT PUMP RATE AS PART OF DOCKET 25-45-GE

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island Senate Resolution S2535 requests the Public Utilities Commission to consider seasonal heat pump rates to lower electricity costs.

Rhode Island Senate Resolution S2535 formally requests the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission to consider creating and adopting a seasonal heat pump rate as part of Docket 25-45-GE. The resolution highlights the need for specific electric heat pump rate designs that encourage clean heating and lower prices. It notes that the current rate structure overcharges heat pump owners and that seasonal heat pump rates are designed to lower electricity costs for consumers by offering reduced distribution charges during colder months.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture