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STATE HOUSE — Tuesday, the RI Home authorized laws launched by Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) permitting public utilities to buy clear, secure nuclear energy, at a aggressive price from out of state services.
The invoice, (2025-H 5575A) would allow a public utility firm that gives electrical and fuel distribution to take part in packages which have the capability to ship dependable transmission of nuclear energy. It will enable the utility to acquire nuclear energy and enter into long-term contracts for nuclear energy.
“With utility payments going up, this laws would supply utility firms with one other strategy to procure clear carbon-free vitality,” mentioned Consultant Solomon. “Not solely is it per our objectives referring to the Act on Local weather, it might probably save customers cash by integrating competitive-cost nuclear energy into our vitality reservoir.”
Whereas the laws wouldn’t authorize the development of a nuclear facility in Rhode Island, it could enable public utilities the choice of buying nuclear-powered electrical energy from services in different states, similar to Connecticut and New Hampshire.
The measure now strikes to the Senate the place comparable laws (2025-S 0318) has been launched by Sen. David P. Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, Lincoln, North Windfall).
