Implementation of a Renewable Energy Standard (810-RICR-40-05-2)


810-RICR-40-05-2 ACTIVE RULE

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2.1Authority

2.2Purpose

2.3Definitions

2.4Renewable Energy Standard

2.5Eligibility

2.6Certification

2.7Eligible Biomass Fuel Generation Units

2.8Demonstration of Compliance

2.9Contracting Standards and Procurement Plans

2.10Sanctions for Non-Compliance


Title 810 Public Utilities Commission
Chapter 40 Electric
Subchapter 05 Renewable
Part 2 Implementation of a Renewable Energy Standard (810-RICR-40-05-2)
Type of Filing Amendment
Regulation Status Active
Effective 05/28/2024

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws § R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-6 and §42-35-1 et seq.

Purpose and Reason:

The Public Utilities Commission is proposing to amend this regulation to reflect the statutory changes enacted on June 27, 2022 (2022 P.L. Ch. 218).  The proposed amendment changes the annual percentages of renewable energy required to achieve a 100% renewable energy standard by 2033.   Proposed amendments to the regulation include:

810-RICR-40-05-2.2 – reflects date of new law enacting amendments.

810-RICR-40-05-02.4(A) – updates percentage target changes in subsequent compliance years - R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(a)(4)-(14).

810-RICR-40-05-02.4(C) – updates target table to reflect changes made to  R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(a)(4)-(14).

810-RICR-40-05-02.4(D) – reflects as amended while providing actual percentages - R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(c).

810-RICR-40-05-02.4(E) – reflects repeal of provision in R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-6(a)(4) as amended.

810-RICR-40-05-02.4(F) – deleted to reflect change in statutory language from R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(a)(4) as amended.

810-RICR-40-05-02.5(E) – repeal to reflect amendment to R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(d).

810-RICR-40-05-02.6(H)(1) – updated to reflect effectiveness of  R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(d).

810-RICR-40-05-02.8(B) – updated to reflect effectiveness of  R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-4(d).

810-RICR-40-05-02.8(D)(3) – updated to reflect amendment to R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-6(a)(iii).

810-RICR-40-05-02.8(J)(4) – no longer applicable and reflects amendment in  R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-6 of the new law.

810-RICR-40-05-02.8(K) – no longer applicable and reflects amendment in  R.I. Gen Laws §39-26-6 of the new law.

Administrative changes to provide clarification and updated to reflect actual practice.