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RI H7878
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
June Speakman
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AI Summary
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Electric distribution companies with over 100,000 customers must file energy storage system tariffs by September 30, 2026 for commission approval
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Energy storage systems up to 5 MW connected to constrained feeders (80%+ load) receive $185 per kilowatt per year for 10 years after interconnection authorization
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Program caps at 100 MW of total energy storage connected to constrained feeders, at which point the commission may extend, revise, or discontinue the tariff
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Systems may be required to discharge up to 70 times per year at specified times to maximize grid benefits, with owners paying the G-32 commercial rate when charging
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Adds definition of "constrained feeder" and establishes legislative purpose stating energy storage systems reduce electricity prices, improve power quality, avoid new capacity investments, and provide backup power during outages
Legislative Description
Requires that the electric distribution company and the commission promulgate tariffs to address interconnection of energy storage systems and to provide compensation for at least 100 mega watts of energy storage systems sited in the state.
Public Utilities And Carriers
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
2/27/2026