The resolution SR 2354, introduced by Senators DiMario, Britto, Zurier, Euer, Vargas, Lauria, Ujifusa, and Mack on January 30, 2023, and referred to the Senate Environment & Agriculture, requests the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to evaluate the current gas line extension allowances as part of Docket 25-45-GE. These allowances permit the utility to distribute the costs of connecting new customers to the gas distribution system across all gas customers. The resolution raises concerns regarding the state's climate goals, which require a reduction in gas usage for home heating to meet emissions reduction targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050. It argues that connecting new customers to the gas system may incur long-term infrastructure costs that could conflict with the state's net-zero emissions objectives.

Furthermore, the resolution notes that while gas customers subsidize new connections, electric customers are responsible for their own connection costs. The senators urge the PUC to consider the implications of maintaining the gas line extension allowances and to assess whether modifications are necessary to align with the state's climate action strategy. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send certified copies to relevant officials at the PUC and Rhode Island Energy.