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S 3080RHODE ISLANDSession 2026State BillBecame law without the governor's signature

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Rhode Island enacts Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act to study utility technology and form advisory task force

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT (Establishes the thermal energy network & jobs act facilitating study of the technology to determine if goals can be met by implementing thermal energy networks in Rhode Island/creates a task force of interested parties to be an advisory committee.)

Last action · June 24, 2026: Effective without Governor's signatureSponsors: Bob Britto and 2 others

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island establishes the and Jobs Act to study the feasibility of implementing thermal energy networks and creates an advisory task force of interested parties.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal advisory committee and study framework to evaluate whether state energy goals can be met through thermal utility networks, impacting future utility planning for residents and businesses.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Public utilities and carriers

Subject to the study and advisory framework regarding thermal energy networks established under the new act.

Directly affected

Energy workers and interested parties

Eligible to participate in or be impacted by the newly created advisory committee task force.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act?

It facilitates the study of technology to determine if state goals can be met by implementing thermal energy networks in Rhode Island.

Who serves on the newly created advisory committee?

A task force of interested parties is created to serve as an advisory committee.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Became law without the governor's signature.

Procedural history

18 actions

Jun 24, 2026Enrolled
Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 11, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
Jun 9, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
Jun 9, 2026Floor
House passed Sub B
Jun 8, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

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Jun 8, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub B
Jun 7, 2026
Proposed Substitute
Jun 5, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
Jun 5, 2026Committee
Referred to House Corporations
Jun 4, 2026Floor
Senate passed Sub A
Jun 2, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
Jun 2, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Jun 1, 2026
Proposed Substitute
May 29, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
May 20, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 15, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2026)
Mar 13, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

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