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RI S2075
RI S2075Requires the PUC to produce yearly reports beginning on January 1, 2027 on the ability of the current electric grid to handle electrification loads needed to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes within the state.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2027 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability of the current electric grid to handle the electrification load needed to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes within the state and provide the report to the speaker of the house, the senate president and the governor. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), a state agency that oversees utility services, to begin producing annual reports starting January 1, 2027, and every year thereafter. These reports will analyze the current electric grid's capacity to handle increased electricity demand, referred to as "electrification load," which is necessary to power electric vehicles, buildings, and home heating systems as more people transition away from fossil fuels. The PUC must submit these reports to key legislative and executive leaders, including the speaker of the house, the senate president, and the governor, and the act will become law immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Gordon Rogers (R)*,
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Elaine Morgan (R),
Thomas Paolino (R),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2075.pdf |
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