Section 39-26.7-1. – Short title.

§ 39-26.7-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “nonregulated power producer consumer bill of rights.” History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 453, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 454, § 1.

Section 39-26.7-2. – Purpose.

§ 39-26.7-2. Purpose. The purpose of this act is to assist consumers in making an informed choice of a nonregulated power producer. History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 453, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 454, § 1.

Section 39-26.7-3. – Definitions.

§ 39-26.7-3. Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Commission” means the Rhode Island public utilities commission. (2) “Division” means the division of public utilities and carriers. (3) “Nonregulated power producer” shall have the same meaning as that which is contained in § 39-1-2. History of Section.P.L. […]

Section 39-26.7-4. – Consumer information requirements.

§ 39-26.7-4. Consumer information requirements. (a) On or before September 1, 2016, the division shall initiate a docket to redesign the standard billing format for residential customers to better enable residential customers to compare pricing policies and charges of nonregulated power producers to the standard-offer service rate. The division shall issue a final decision or […]

Section 39-26.7-5. – Certain customer rights.

§ 39-26.7-5. Certain customer rights. (a) An electric distribution company shall transfer a residential customer to the standard-offer service rate not later than the next billing cycle after receipt of a request from a residential customer eligible for standard-offer service. (b) The electric distribution company shall not be liable for any contract termination fees that […]

Section 39-26.7-6. – Nonregulated power producer obligations.

§ 39-26.7-6. Nonregulated power producer obligations. (a) No contract for electric generation services by a nonregulated power producer shall require a residential customer to pay any fee for termination or early cancellation of a contract in excess of fifty dollars ($50.00), or twice the estimated bill for energy services for an average month, whichever is […]