Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6202: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY -- MORATORIUM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6202 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- NET METERING -- LONG-TERM CONTRACTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY -- MORATORIUM. Primary sponsor: George Nardone (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), David Place (Republican), Brian Newberry (Republican), Paul Santucci (Republican), Bob Quattrocchi (Republican), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Mike Chippendale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): 05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Places a moratorium on net metering contracts, subsidies for heat pumps and long-term contracts for the purchasing of solar or wind energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Independent 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Nardone | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Brian Newberry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Paul Santucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Bob Quattrocchi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Chris Paplauskas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/29/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Introduced, referred to House Corporations