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RI S2217
RI S2217Requires as part of the solar permit application an assessment on carbon-neutral, a solar permit would only be approved if it was carbon neutral based on the assessment.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow the office, in consultation with the department of environmental management, to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations, no later than November 1, 2026, to require as part of the solar permit application an assessment as to whether the proposed solar photovoltaic system would be carbon-neutral in accordance with the emission reduction goals set forth by § 42-6.2-9. A solar permit would only be approved if the proposed solar photovoltaic system is verified to be carbon neutral based upon the assessment. The act would also require applications for energy facility siting to detail the amount of carbon sequestration and carbon storage loss if the facility is permitted. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any application for a solar permit must include an assessment to determine if the proposed solar photovoltaic system will be "carbon-neutral," meaning it will not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the state's emission reduction goals. A solar permit will only be granted if this assessment verifies that the system is indeed carbon-neutral. Additionally, applications for energy facility siting will need to detail the amount of carbon sequestration (the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide) and carbon storage loss that would occur if the facility is approved. This bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2217.pdf |
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