The bill amends Section 39-26-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 39-26, which pertains to the Renewable Energy Standard. The key change is the addition of nuclear energy sources as an eligible renewable energy resource, marked by the insertion of (9) Nuclear energy sources.. Additionally, the bill removes the provision that waste-to-energy combustion, including high-heat medical waste processing facilities, shall not be considered eligible, except for specific fuels identified in § 39-26-2(6), as indicated by the deletion of and and the insertion of and before the new nuclear energy clause. The bill aims to expand the definition of renewable energy resources to include nuclear energy, thereby potentially increasing the diversity of energy sources recognized under the Renewable Energy Standard. This change is intended to enhance the state's renewable energy portfolio and support compliance with renewable energy regulations. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6201: 39-26-5