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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
Introduced By: Representatives Morales, and Rea
Date Introduced: March 01, 2023
Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 42-6.2 of the General Laws entitled "2021 Act on Climate" is hereby 1
amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
42-6.2-9.1. Renewable energy sources. 3
It is hereby established that the state shall mandate that all equipment and components that 4
are used for solar panel installations and wind power turbines be manufactured using renewable 5
energy sources and not from energy derived from fossil fuels. 6
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 7
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE
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This act would require that all equipment and components used for solar panel installations 1
and wind power turbines be manufactured using renewable energy sources and not from energy 2
derived from fossil fuels. 3
This act would take effect upon passage. 4
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