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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers » Chapter 39-27.1 - Appliance and Equipment Energy and Water Efficiency Standards Act of 2021

Section 39-27.1-1. – General purpose.

§ 39-27.1-1. General purpose. This chapter establishes minimum efficiency standards for certain products sold or installed in the state. This chapter shall, upon enactment, be construed to supersede any conflicting provisions of chapter 27 of this title, “The Energy and Consumer Savings Act of 2005.” History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 361, § 2, effective July […]

Section 39-27.1-2. – Definitions.

§ 39-27.1-2. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) “Commercial dishwasher” means a machine designed to clean and sanitize plates, pots, pans, glasses, cups, bowls, utensils, and trays by applying sprays of detergent solution (with or without blasting media granules) and a sanitizing rinse. (2) “Commercial fryer” means an appliance, […]

Section 39-27.1-3. – Scope.

§ 39-27.1-3. Scope. (a) The provisions of this chapter apply to: (1) Commercial dishwashers; (2) Commercial fryers; (3) Commercial hot-food holding cabinets; (4) Commercial ovens; (5) Commercial steam cookers; (6) Electric vehicle supply equipment; (7) Faucets; (8) Gas fireplaces; (9) Portable electric spas; (10) Residential ventilating fans; (11) Showerheads; (12) Spray sprinkler bodies; (13) Urinals; […]

Section 39-27.1-4. – Standards.

§ 39-27.1-4. Standards. (a) Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this chapter, the commissioner shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, establishing minimum efficiency standards for the types of new products set forth in § 39-27.1-3. (b) The regulations shall provide for the […]

Section 39-27.1-5. – Implementation.

§ 39-27.1-5. Implementation. (a) No commercial dishwasher, commercial fryer, commercial hot-food holding cabinet, commercial oven, commercial steam cooker, electric vehicle supply equipment, faucet, gas fireplace, portable electric spa, residential ventilating fan, showerhead, spray sprinkler body, urinal, water closet, or water cooler manufactured on or after January 1, 2023, may be sold or offered for sale, […]

Section 39-27.1-6. – New and revised standards.

§ 39-27.1-6. New and revised standards. The commissioner may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, to establish increased efficiency standards for the products listed or incorporated in § 39-27.1-3. In considering the new or amended standards, the commissioner shall set efficiency standards upon a determination that increased efficiency […]

Section 39-27.1-7. – Testing — Certification — Labeling — Enforcement.

§ 39-27.1-7. Testing — Certification — Labeling — Enforcement. (a) The manufacturers of products covered by this chapter shall test samples of their products in accordance with the test procedures adopted pursuant to this chapter. The commissioner may adopt updated test methods when new versions of test procedures become available. (b) Manufacturers of new products […]

Section 39-27.1-8. – Severability.

§ 39-27.1-8. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared […]

Section 39-27.1-9. – Effective date.

§ 39-27.1-9. Effective date. This act shall take effect July 12, 2021, and shall be construed to supersede any conflicting provisions of chapter 27 of this title, “The Energy and Consumer Savings Act of 2005.” History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 361, § 2, effective July 12, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 363, § 2, effective July […]