Rhode Island bill requires Public Utilities Commission to publicly disclose renewable energy changes

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD (Requires the PUC to make public notification of any changes in eligibility or production of energy, and would direct the commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow and facilitate the prompt public disclosure of this information.)

Last action · April 28, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Thomas Paolino and 6 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island legislation requires the to publicly notify residents of any changes regarding energy eligibility or production under the , and directs the commission to adopt rules facilitating prompt disclosure.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Public Utilities Commission

The commission is required to issue public notifications and promulgate new rules for disclosing energy information.

Directly affected

Utility Customers

Customers receive public notifications regarding changes to renewable energy eligibility and production.

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What does this bill require the Public Utilities Commission to do?

It requires the commission to publicly notify the public of any changes in energy eligibility or production, and to create rules for prompt public disclosure.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

Apr 28, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 24, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
Jan 23, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

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