Bill > H6201

This bill amends Rhode Island's existing renewable energy resources law by adding nuclear energy sources to the list of eligible renewable energy resources. Currently, the law defines renewable energy resources as including solar radiation, wind, ocean movement, geothermal heat, small hydro facilities, biomass facilities, and fuel cells using renewable resources. The bill specifically inserts "nuclear energy sources" as the ninth item on this list, expanding the definition of renewable energy. The bill also maintains existing provisions about how renewable energy resources are defined within the NEPOOL (New England Power Pool) control area, including requirements for generation units located in adjacent control areas to demonstrate actual delivery into NEPOOL for consumption by New England customers. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, potentially allowing nuclear energy to be counted towards Rhode Island's renewable energy standard, which could have implications for the state's clean energy goals and electricity generation mix.

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