RI bill rewards renewable energy users
RHODE ISLAND - Homeowners who use renewable energy systems such wind turbines or solar panels for power could get a financial boost under a new Rhode Island law.
Gov. Don Carcieri announced that he signed legislation permitting people to get a credit on up to 10 utility accounts or get a cash refund when their green power systems send surplus energy back into the power grid for others to use.
The General Assembly passed similar legislation last year, but state utility regulators limited the credits to only five utility accounts.
Rep. David Segal, a bill sponsor, said in a written statement that people who operate green power projects shouldn't have to give away their electricity for free under rules that benefit power companies.
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The environment minister, Wong Kam-sing, also hinted they should be prepared to dig deeper into their pockets for electricity in the wake of power companies needing to use more expensive but cleaner fuel to generate power in the future.
HK Electric supplies power to Hong Kong Island, Lamma Island and Ap Lei Chau. Photo: David Wong
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