Energy Efficiency
Browse Rhode Island bills in Energy Efficiency with plain-language AI summaries.
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34 billsS3032HEALTH AND SAFETY -- STATE BUILDING CODEEnergy EfficiencyThis bill mandates the adoption of 2024 energy building standards and freezes any changes to them until 2031.SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further studyMar 5, 2026S2793PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES -- LEAD BY EXAMPLE ACTEnergy EfficiencyThis bill requires the state to use electric vehicles, renewable energy, and compostable items, while banning gas-powered leaf blowers.SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Environment and AgricultureMar 4, 2026S2765PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- THE GREEN BUILDINGS ACTEnergy EfficiencyThis bill creates a commission to enforce stricter environmental and energy standards for public building construction and renovations.SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further studyMar 4, 2026S2654