§ 39-1-27.10. Electric and gas distribution companies required to file affordable energy plans.
(a) On or before January 2, 2007, each gas and electric distribution company shall submit to the commission a plan for affordable energy for low-income households, including very low-income households as defined in § 42-141-2 [repealed]. The plan shall provide for the implementation of the affordable energy fund and shall include provisions for discounted distribution rates and customer charges; payments on arrearages and unpaid balances by low-income households; and energy efficiency and weatherization, to the extent that funding is allocated by the commissioner pursuant to § 42-141-5(d) [repealed]. Any amendments or revisions to the plan after December 1, 2007, shall provide for referral of eligible households, as appropriate, to community action agencies or other entities designated by the office of energy resources for weatherization assistance.
(b) On or before April 30, 2007, the commission shall review the plan and issue an order with regard to the plan not later than May 31, 2007. The order shall be effective not later than November 1, 2007. The commission shall cause a review, and as appropriate an amendment, of the plan at least every three (3) years between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2016.
(c) On or before November 1, 2007, each gas and electric distribution company shall implement an affordable energy plan in accordance with the order of the commission.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 6; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 6; P.L. 2007, ch. 51, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 66, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-1 - Public Utilities Commission
Section 39-1-1. - Declaration of policy — Purposes.
Section 39-1-2. - Definitions.
Section 39-1-3. - Commission and division established — Functions of commission — Administrator.
Section 39-1-4. - Composition of commission — Terms — Vacancies.
Section 39-1-5. - Removal of commissioner from office.
Section 39-1-6. - Holding over in office.
Section 39-1-7. - Powers of commission — Seal.
Section 39-1-8. - Quorum — Meetings.
Section 39-1-9. - Clerk — Oath of office.
Section 39-1-10. - Powers and duties of clerk.
Section 39-1-11. - Proceedings before commission.
Section 39-1-12. - Prehearing procedure — Formulating issues — Copies of exhibits.
Section 39-1-13. - Subpoena powers of commissioners.
Section 39-1-14. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-15. - Investigators and examiners.
Section 39-1-15.1. - Enforcement powers of inspectors.
Section 39-1-15.2. - Enforcement by police departments.
Section 39-1-16. - Depositions.
Section 39-1-17. - Consumers’ council participation.
Section 39-1-18. - Hearings and records — Certified copies.
Section 39-1-19. - Personnel — Legal representation.
Section 39-1-20. - Assistance for investigations and hearings.
Section 39-1-21. - Access to premises of utility.
Section 39-1-22. - False returns.
Section 39-1-23. - Administrative expenses — Assessment against utilities.
Section 39-1-24. - Certification, collection, and deposit of assessments.
Section 39-1-25. - Objection to assessments.
Section 39-1-27. - Electric distribution companies required to file restructuring plans.
Section 39-1-27.2. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-27.3.1. - Option to return to standard offer.
Section 39-1-27.4. - Transition charges authorized.
Section 39-1-27.5. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-27.6. - Standards of conduct.
Section 39-1-27.7. - System reliability and least-cost procurement.
Section 39-1-27.7.1. - Revenue decoupling.
Section 39-1-27.8. - Supply procurement portfolio.
Section 39-1-27.9. - Office of energy resources participation.
Section 39-1-27.11. - Affordable gas for public housing authorities.
Section 39-1-27.12. - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Enhancement Plan.
Section 39-1-27.13. - Alternative suppliers and purchase of receivables program.
Section 39-1-28. - Acceptance of grants.
Section 39-1-29. - Proceedings before federal agencies — Cooperation with other agencies.
Section 39-1-30. - Zoning review — Approval of ordinances and regulations.
Section 39-1-30.1. - Validation of location of utilities.
Section 39-1-30.2. - Possession of land adverse to a utility.
Section 39-1-31. - Eminent domain.
Section 39-1-32. - Emergency powers of commission.
Section 39-1-34. - Disposition of fees.
Section 39-1-35. - Conflict of interest.
Section 39-1-36. - Offices of commission and division.
Section 39-1-37. - “Public utility administrator” defined — Continuity of functions.
Section 39-1-37.1. - Ratepayers advisory board.
Section 39-1-38. - Liberal construction — Incidental powers — Severability.
Section 39-1-39. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-40. - Toll-free telephone service for complaints.
Section 39-1-41. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-42. - Access to telephone information services for persons with disabilities.
Section 39-1-43. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-44. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-45. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-46. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-47. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-48. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-49. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-50. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-51. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-52. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-53. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-54. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-55. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-56. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-57. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-58. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-59. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-60. - [Repealed.]
Section 39-1-61. - Rhode Island telecommunications education access fund.