Section 42-140.1-1. – Short title.

§ 42-140.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as “The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council Act”. History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12.

Section 42-140.1-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 42-140.1-2. Legislative findings. It is hereby found and declared: (a) Rhode Island has experienced an energy cost crisis during 2005 and 2006 and faces the prospect of fluctuating and increasing energy prices in the future. (b) Energy conservation and energy efficiency have enormous, untapped potential for controlling energy costs and mitigating the effects of […]

Section 42-140.1-3. – Establishment of council — Purposes.

§ 42-140.1-3. Establishment of council — Purposes. (a) There is hereby authorized, created and established a council to be known as “The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council” with the powers and duties set forth in this chapter. (b) The purposes of this council are to: (1) Evaluate and make recommendations, including, but […]

Section 42-140.1-4. – Composition and appointment.

§ 42-140.1-4. Composition and appointment. (a) The council shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; eleven (11) members shall be voting members, and the governor shall give due consideration to appointing persons with knowledge of: (1) Energy regulation and law; (2) Large commercial/industrial users, […]

Section 42-140.1-5. – Powers and duties.

§ 42-140.1-5. Powers and duties. The council shall have the power to: (a) Develop and recommend for implementation plans, programs and standards for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and diversification of energy resources. (b) Monitor and evaluate plans and programs for energy conservation, energy efficiency and diversification of energy resources; in order to effectuate such evaluations […]

Section 42-140.1-6. – Additional general powers.

§ 42-140.1-6. Additional general powers. In order to effectuate its powers and duties the council has the following powers: (a) To make any studies of conditions, activities, or problems related to the state’s energy needs, usage, and supplies to carry out its responsibilities. (b) To adopt amend bylaws, to establish committees, to elect and/or appoint […]