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RI S2351

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes "coal processed by clean coal technology" from the list of primary fuels that receive priority consideration by the Energy Facilities Siting Board when evaluating energy generation projects
  • Deletes the statutory definition of "clean coal technology" (previously defined as technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy's clean coal program producing emissions substantially equal to natural gas plants)
  • Retains priority status for energy projects using renewable fuels or natural gas as their primary fuel
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Removes clean coal as a renewable fuel given priority as an energy generation project.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Agriculture1/30/2026

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