S.2764

Expands RI’s Renewable Energy Standard to include nuclear and hydroelectric power as eligible zero-emission resources and sets rules for how they qualify.

Introduced·3/4/26

Rhode Island S2764 expands the state's Renewable Energy Standard to include nuclear and large-scale hydroelectric power as eligible zero-emission.

Rhode Island S2764 amends the state's Renewable Energy Standard to include nuclear and large-scale hydroelectric power as eligible zero-emission resources. The bill sets rules for how these resources qualify and mandates that 100% of Rhode Island's retail electricity sales come from renewable and zero-emission resources by 2040. It also updates compliance payments and procurement rules, and requires the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission to certify eligible resources and establish sanctions for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Committee recommended indefinite postponement

May 12

Senate

Substitute A

May 12

Senate

Committee heard