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RI S2797

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica de la Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environment and Agriculture3/4/2026

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