Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Energy Efficiency Standard for State Buildings

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Energy Standards for Public Buildings
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
Rhode Island
Energy Reduction Goal/Requirement:
procure 100% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2025
Applicable Sectors:
State Government
Start Date:
12/08/2015
Last Updated:
05/12/2020

Summary

In December 2015, Governor Raimondo issued an executive order establishing a renewable energy and an energy efficiency goal for the State facilities. The order directs the RI state government: 1) to procure 100% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2025, and 2) reduce energy consumption by at least 10% below 2014 levels by 2019. The executive order was directed in accordance to the Resilient Rhode Island Act, which includes a voluntary goal for the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 45% below 1990 levels by 2035 and to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. 

The Office of Energy Resources (OER) will oversee and coordinate efforts at the state agencies by establishing a Lead by Example program. The energy use for each of the State agencies and their progress towards reaching their goals will be made publicly available. The executive order is limited only to state facilities in Rhode Island.




Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Executive Order 15-1712/08/2015