The bill amends Section 39-26.9-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 39-26.9, which is entitled "Labor Standards in Renewable Energy Projects," effective January 1, 2023. The amendment includes a change in the definition of "covered project" within the context of renewable energy projects. Specifically, the total nameplate capacity threshold for a project to be considered a "covered project" is reduced from three megawatts (3 MW) to one megawatt (1 MW). This change broadens the scope of projects that will be subject to the labor standards outlined in the chapter.

The bill also provides definitions for terms such as "approved apprenticeship program," "department," "director," "labor organization," "labor peace agreement," "renewable energy project," and "renewable energy resources." The definition of "approved apprenticeship program" excludes those with only provisional approval status and clarifies the types of funding for these programs. The term "labor peace agreement" is defined as an agreement that minimizes economic interference during the deployment of a covered project. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
771: 39-26.9-2