2023 -- S 0962

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT RHODE ISLAND ENERGY FACTOR INTO

CONSIDERATION IN FUTURE SMART-CHARGING PILOT PROGRAMS THE BENEFIT-

COST ASSESSMENT AND REDUCED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH USING ENERGY

DURING OFF-PEAK CHARGING TIMES

     Introduced By: Senator Alana DiMario

     Date Introduced: May 01, 2023

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island is committed to achieving 100 percent renewable electricity

by 2033 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050; and

     WHEREAS, Transportation emissions account for 40 percent of Rhode Island’s

greenhouse gas emissions and the increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) brings us closer to

our carbon emission footprint; and

     WHEREAS, As more households adopt EVs, consumers must be encouraged to use

energy during off-peak times to lower demand on the system when it is highest to maintain

system reliability and minimize fossil fuel use; and

     WHEREAS, Through the use of smart-charging programs, utilities can develop rebate

programs and rate differentials that shift consumers to off-peak electricity use and will in turn

improve grid reliability and reduce carbon emissions from the generation of electricity; and

     WHEREAS, With the utilization of data from these programs, vital information can be

used moving forward in other applications to guide timing of energy use to maximize reliability

and reduce carbon emissions; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby supports Rhode Island

Energy's effort to put forth to the Public Utilities Commission, a new off-peak electric vehicle

charging rebate program that implements innovative approaches to EV load management; and be

it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate respectfully requests Rhode Island Energy to factor into

consideration for future smart-charging pilot programs the benefit-cost assessment and the total

value of reduced costs associated with using energy during off-peak charging times, including the

following accompanied costs;

The values for avoided energy and capacity costs, avoided transmission costs,

avoided distribution costs, improved grid reliability value, the value of capacity

benefits in the form of demand induced price reduction effects (DRIPE), avoided

greenhouse gas emissions value, and the value of public health benefits; and be it

further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission,

the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities & Carriers, and the President of Rhode Island

Energy.

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