Fuel Mix and Emissions Disclosure

August 09, 2023

Summary

Rhode Island requires all entities that sell electricity in the state to disclose details regarding the fuel mix and emissions of their electric generation to end-use customers. This information must be provided to customers quarterly "in plain English." Electricity suppliers must also file a copy of their energy source disclosure labels with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission quarterly.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Rhode Island
Incentive Type:	Generation Disclosure
Web Site:
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
Fuel Mix:	Must be disclosed
Emissions:	Must be disclosed
Distribution and Frequency:	Distributed to customers quarterly
Standard Format Required:	No

Authorities

Name:	Rules Governing Energy Source Disclosure (810-RICR-40-05-3)
Effective Date:	4/1/2005

Name:	R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-26-9
Date Enacted:	6/29/2004
Effective Date:	6/29/2004

Contact

Name:	Public Information - RIPUC
Organization:	Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission
Address:	89 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick RI 02888
Phone:	(401) 941-4500

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.