2024 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H7815: Provides that any renewable energy project that cannot certify a net reduction of carbon emissions through scientific studies, using the best practices as defined in ISO LCA standards 14040 and 14044, be prohibited or discontinued by the PUC.
Legislative Summary
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD - Provides that any renewable energy project that cannot certify a net reduction of carbon emissions through scientific studies, using the best practices as defined in ISO LCA standards 14040 and 14044, be prohibited or discontinued by the PUC.
Bill History
3/1/2024
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
House of Representatives
3/15/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/21/2024)
House of Representatives
3/21/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/1/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Corporations(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session