Rhode Island S2218 mandates the Office of Energy Resources to create building performance standards for large buildings to reduce greenhouse gas.

Rhode Island S2218 directs the Office of Energy Resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the state's climate act requirements. The bill establishes a Building Performance Standard (BPS) fund to support benchmarking and performance improvement programs. It also mandates the creation of an Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB) to advise on the impacts of climate change on communities affected by poverty and environmental injustice.

Rhode Island S2218 mandates the Office of Energy Resources to create building performance standards for large buildings to reduce greenhouse gas.

Rhode Island S2218 directs the Office of Energy Resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the state's climate act requirements. The bill establishes a Building Performance Standard (BPS) fund to support benchmarking and performance improvement programs. It also mandates the creation of an Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB) to advise on the impacts of climate change on communities affected by poverty and environmental injustice.