Rhode Island S2229 mandates the Department of Education to create regulations for energy-efficient school buildings.

Rhode Island S2229 requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of Energy Resources, to develop and adopt regulations for all school buildings to meet the latest Northeast Collaborative for High Performance Schools (NE-CHPS) standard of zero energy capable by December 31, 2037. The bill outlines specific provisions for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, including the use of solar panels, and mandates that these regulations allow flexibility for local education agencies to pursue state and federal funding sources.

Rhode Island S2229 mandates the Department of Education to create regulations for energy-efficient school buildings.

Rhode Island S2229 requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of Energy Resources, to develop and adopt regulations for all school buildings to meet the latest Northeast Collaborative for High Performance Schools (NE-CHPS) standard of zero energy capable by December 31, 2037. The bill outlines specific provisions for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, including the use of solar panels, and mandates that these regulations allow flexibility for local education agencies to pursue state and federal funding sources.