Environment Council of Rhode Island

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Expanding The Renewable Energy Growth Program

ECRI Position

Legislative Priority

The Distributed Generation Contract program was a successful pilot that was extended into the Renewable Energy Growth program in 2014 (RIGL 39-26.6). This bill extends the REG for an additional 10 years after the 5th program year, with an annual target of 40 nameplate MW for each of the 10 year period. This will help diversify Rhode Island’s energy mix and improve system reliability. This extension has passed on the floor of the Senate