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RI S2797
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica de la Cruz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits renewal or entry into any net metering contracts regulated by state law, as well as any customer-sited or grid-connected power generation energy contracts
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Bars the State of Rhode Island from entering into long-term contracts (exceeding 5 years) for purchasing solar or wind energy from any energy provider
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Eliminates state funding for subsidies on the purchase or installation of heat pumps provided by utilities or governmental agencies, including programs through the Office of Energy Resources
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Effective date of January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Places a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy.
Public Utilities And Carriers
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
3/4/2026