2024 Regular SessionRhode 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

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/1/202414.2 KB