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HB 7889·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION -- UTILITY OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Pat Serpa (D)
Latest Action

04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 28, 2026

Summary

The bill forces Rhode Island electric distribution companies to file plans that move their power‑plant ownership to a non‑regulated affiliate at book value. It also sets standards for tariffs, mandates retail access within a set timeline, and bars the utilities from selling electricity at retail after the transfer. The changes aim to separate generation from distribution and increase competition.

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