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S3272PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDRenewable EnergyThis bill requires electric companies to offer 30-year contracts with fixed, escalating pricing for large renewable energy systems.Senate·Committee heard·May 8, 2026 H8519PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDRenewable EnergyThis bill allows nuclear and large-scale hydroelectric power to count toward the state's renewable energy requirements and eases utility regulations.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 6, 2026 S3080BPUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACTRenewable EnergyRequires public utilities to study and potentially build thermal energy networks to heat and cool buildings.Senate·Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)·Mar 13, 2026 H8294A

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PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY

Renewable Energy

This bill makes it easier to install energy storage systems on abandoned and previously contaminated properties by easing zoning rules.

House·Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)·Mar 13, 2026

S2762BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACTRenewable EnergyAllows homeowners to temporarily suspend solar energy contract payments if their home is destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2800AaaPROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTYRenewable EnergyThis bill streamlines zoning approvals and prioritizes the sale of abandoned or contaminated properties for energy storage system installations.Senate·House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence·Mar 4, 2026

S2797PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- MORATORIUM ON NET METERING, LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND SUBSIDIES FOR HEAT PUMPSRenewable EnergyThis bill bans new net metering contracts, long-term state solar/wind purchases, and state subsidies for heat pumps.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture·Mar 4, 2026

S2801PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACTRenewable EnergyThis bill creates an automated online system to speed up permitting and inspections for residential solar energy installations.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2805PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACTRenewable EnergyThis bill amends existing law to prohibit the state and utility companies from making contracts to buy or develop nuclear power.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2905STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DECARBONIZATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2026Renewable EnergyProvides forgivable loans to large residential building owners to study the feasibility of converting to geothermal heating systems.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 4, 2026

S2764APUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDRenewable EnergyThis bill updates the state's renewable energy rules to include nuclear and large-scale hydroelectric power as zero-emission resources.Senate·Committee heard·Mar 4, 2026

H7879APUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACTRenewable EnergyThis bill requires public utilities to study and potentially build thermal energy networks to heat and cool buildings.House·Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)·Feb 27, 2026

S2658PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATION DEVICERenewable EnergyThis bill allows residents to use small, plug-in solar panels without needing permission from or paying fees to the electric company.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7876PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY SECURITY ACTRenewable EnergyThis bill removes nuclear power from the list of energy sources the state is authorized to plan for and purchase.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H7878PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS ACTRenewable EnergyMandates electric companies pay incentives to energy storage systems that connect to overloaded parts of the power grid.House·Withdrawn at sponsor's request·Feb 27, 2026

H7889PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- UTILITY OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIESRenewable EnergyAllows electric distribution companies to own, operate, and construct power generating facilities built or acquired after January 1, 2025.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

H8132STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DECARBONIZATION DEMONSTRATION INITIATIVE ACT OF 2026Renewable EnergyEstablishes a forgivable loan program for large apartment buildings to study the feasibility of switching to geothermal heating.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 27, 2026

S2661PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OFFSHORE WIND PROCUREMENT POLICY COMMISSIONRenewable EnergyS2661 creates a commission to plan and recommend regulations for procuring 1,200 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture·Feb 27, 2026

S2645APUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONRenewable EnergyThis bill allows electric distribution companies to own new power generation facilities while requiring strict labor and wage standards.Senate·Senate voted to recommit to Senate Commerce·Feb 27, 2026

S2533STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ENERGY FACILITY SITING ACTRenewable EnergyThis bill expands the energy siting board and requires energy companies to pay for host communities' legal and study costs.Senate·Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture·Feb 13, 2026

S2516PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- DUTIES OF UTILITIES AND CARRIERSRenewable EnergyEliminates ratepayer funding for state energy councils and the infrastructure bank, and removes third-party management of energy programs.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 13, 2026

S2521PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDRenewable EnergyThis bill delays the deadline for Rhode Island to achieve 100% renewable electricity from the year 2033 to 2044.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 13, 2026

H7727PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- OFFSHORE WIND PROCUREMENT POLICY STUDY COMMISSIONRenewable EnergyCreates a commission to study and plan how Rhode Island will reach its 2030 offshore wind energy goals.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Feb 12, 2026

H7726APUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- SOLAR COST REDUCTION ACTRenewable EnergyThis bill speeds up residential solar panel installations by creating an automated, instant online permitting system for the state.House·Referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture·Feb 12, 2026