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RI S2521

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Patalano

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Rhode Island's 100% renewable energy target deadline from 2033 to 2044, pushing back the timeline by 11 years for achieving full renewable electricity demand.

  • Shifts the escalating renewable energy percentage requirements to later years, moving the 6% additional requirement from 2025 to 2036, and subsequent annual increases through 2044.

  • Maintains the same escalation schedule of additional percentages (6%, 7%, 7%, 7.5%, 8%, 8.5%, 9%, and 9.5%) but applies them to years 2036-2044 instead of 2025-2033.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Amends the obligation of entities to sell at retail to Rhode Island and use customers.

Public Utilities And Carriers

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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