Public Utilities And Carriers

State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property. [SB-843]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET-METERING - Allows a property owner with eligible net-metering systems with a master meter to allocate excess net metering credits to any meter on the property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/19/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities. [SB-769]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Samuel Zurier Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/14/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 9/1/25, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement. [HB-6096]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY - Prohibits RIPTA from using state funds or the proceeds of any bond(s) to pay for any work performed after 9/1/25, pursuant to the “transit center joint development project” RFP and/or pursuant to related the preliminary services agreement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Introduced, Referred To House Finance on 03/14/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Allows preferred sites to be developed without being subject to the cap or rate reduction in the net metering statute. [HB-6085]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Allows preferred sites to be developed without being subject to the cap or rate reduction in the net metering statute.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Kennedy Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 03/14/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments. [HB-6033]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires all public utilities to maintain a customer service facility within the state to perform services such as addressing customer inquiries and accepting bill payments.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raymond Hull Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 03/07/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

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 mandates public comment and PUC approval. [SB-630]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- TRANSPARENCY IN ELECTRIC AND GAS BILLS ACT - 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 mandates public comment and PUC approval.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/07/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements. [SB-605]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Provides that the renewable energy fund remains in existence until December 31, 2033, to align with the mandate that 100% of Rhode Island's electricity demand is from renewable energy and also complies with federal grant requirements.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/06/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Increases the public utilities reserve fund cap and the cap on expenses relating to the public utilities commission and the division of public utilities and carriers representing the state before federal agencies. [SB-599]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Increases the public utilities reserve fund cap and the cap on expenses relating to the public utilities commission and the division of public utilities and carriers representing the state before federal agencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Virginia Sosnowski Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/06/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides a criminal background check procedure for for-hire intrastate passenger transportation services. [SB-598]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DRIVER NATIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK - Provides a criminal background check procedure for for-hire intrastate passenger transportation services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/18/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers. [SB-601]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Increases the penalties for public utilities for violations of the general law governing the duties of utilities and carriers.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Walter Felag Introduced, Referred To Senate Commerce on 03/06/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Provides amendments to procedures necessary for approval of transactions between utilities by giving the public utilities commission jurisdiction; mandates public hearings, allows intervention by any interested party and provides for appeal. [HB-5821]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- REGULATORY POWERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Provides amendments to procedures necessary for approval of transactions between utilities by giving the public utilities commission jurisdiction; mandates public hearings, allows intervention by any interested party and provides for appeal.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Fogarty Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs. [HB-6005]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Removes the requirement that the public utilities commission allocate five million dollars ($5,000,000) annually to the Rhode Island infrastructure bank for use with energy efficient programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Introduced, Referred To House Finance on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2026. [HB-5814]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Requires the PUC to produce report on comprehensive study by April 30, 2026.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Arthur Corvese Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities. [HB-5816]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACT - Mandates state and electric distribution companies develop proposals and encourage off shore wind power development and give priority in those projects to providing employment and business opportunities to workers from disadvantaged communities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Casimiro Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications. [HB-5818]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - Prohibits public utilities, serving greater 100,000 customers from recovering through rates any direct or indirect cost associated with, amongst other costs, advertising, marketing, communications.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph McNamara Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Changes the excess renewable net-metering credit to a wholesale rate. [HB-5819]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING - Changes the excess renewable net-metering credit to a wholesale rate.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers. [HB-5820]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Patricia Serpa Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Mandates any utility provider from increasing the transmission and distribution fees paid by a consumer for a period of two (2) years. [HB-5813]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Mandates any utility provider from increasing the transmission and distribution fees paid by a consumer for a period of two (2) years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Katherine Kazarian Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state. [HB-5822]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR SITING ADVISORY TASKFORCE - Creates a taskforce to provide recommendations, advice and guidance to help expedite and provide technical assistance with regard to the development of solar energy systems on property owned by the state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Charlene Lima Introduced, Referred To House Corporations on 02/28/2025

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State (Rhode Island)
Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Establishes an intervenor support program to provide compensation for an intervenor who makes a substantial contribution to a proceeding resulting in a decision favorable to the interest of utility consumers. [HB-5815]
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - Establishes an intervenor support program to provide compensation for an intervenor who makes a substantial contribution to a proceeding resulting in a decision favorable to the interest of utility consumers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Ajello Committee Recommended Measure Be Held For Further Study on 03/20/2025

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