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RI H5579
RI H5579Requires the public utilities commission to produce a report each January containing an analysis of the electric grid and its ability to supply the electricity needs to power cars, buildings and heat homes within the state.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require the public utilities commission to produce a report each January containing an analysis of the electric grid and its ability to supply the electricity needs to power cars, buildings and heat homes within the state. This act would also change the requirement of quarterly meetings of the ratepayers advisory board to monthly meetings. The chairperson of the board would be the commissioner or acting commissioner of the office of energy resources. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to produce an annual report by January 1st, starting in 2026, analyzing the electric grid's capacity to support electrification needs in the state, specifically focusing on powering electric vehicles, buildings, and home heating. The bill also modifies the Ratepayers Advisory Board by changing its meeting frequency from quarterly to monthly and replacing one board member with the commissioner or acting commissioner of the Office of Energy Resources, who will now serve as the board's chairperson. The board will continue to review legislative proposals, advise on residential ratepayer issues, and issue an annual report to the governor and general assembly, with members appointed by the house speaker, senate president, and governor representing various stakeholder groups such as residential ratepayers, elderly and disabled individuals, low-income consumers, and business interests. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, aiming to provide more frequent oversight and analysis of the state's electrical infrastructure and ratepayer needs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Christopher Paplauskas (R)*,
Jackie Baginski (D),
Jon Brien (I),
Michael Chippendale (R),
Richard Fascia (R),
Charlene Lima (D),
George Nardone (R),
Brian Newberry (R),
David Place (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5579.pdf |
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