S.2655

Requires applications for energy facilities to take into consideration the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2655 mandates energy facility applications to consider the 2021 Act on Climate and its greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

Rhode Island S2655 requires applications for energy facilities to consider the 2021 Act on Climate and how the facility may advance or delay the greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The bill mandates that applicants describe the facility's impact on the environment and public health, including other pollutant emissions, sea level rise, and flooding. It also requires a review of current studies and forecasts, and a detailed description of the proposed facility, including its function and operating characteristics. The bill affects energy facility applicants and the Energy Facility Siting Board.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

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6
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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

May 20

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2026)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture