Docket No. 4069 - Rules and Regulations Governing a Long-Term Contracting Standard for Renewable Energy

Status of Docket: Closed.

• In compliance with legislative mandate, R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-26.1 et seq., the Commission has initiated Docket No. 4069 for the purpose of promulgating Rules and Regulations Governing a Long-Term Contracting Standard for Renewable Energy. At September 2, 2009 open meeting, the Commission issued a Notice of Rulemaking and proposed Rules and Regulations Governing a Long-Term Contracting Standard for Renewable Energy for public comments. A public comment hearing will be held on September 29, 2009 at the Commission's office. The Commission extended the comment period until and not later than 4:00 P.M. October 13, 2009.
• Conservation Law Foundation - Comments on proposed rules (9/15/09)
• Heartwood Group, Inc. - Comments on proposed rules (10/5/09)
• National Grid - Comments on proposed rules (10/13/09)
• Division of Public Utilities - Comments on proposed rules (10/13/09)
• Conservation Law Foundation - Reply comments (10/15/09)
• PUC approves and issues new rules entitled "Rules and Regulations Governing a Long-Term Contracting Standards for Renewable Energy" effective January 28, 2010.
• PUC issues Report Order No. 19892 summarizing comments and rationale for adoption of new rules. Report issued 1/29/10.