H7184

Directs the office of energy resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings in Rhode Island that would cause greenhouse gas emissions to decline in line with the act on climate requirements.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7184 mandates the Office of Energy Resources to create building performance standards for large buildings to reduce greenhouse gas.

Rhode Island H7184 directs the Office of Energy Resources to develop building performance standards for large buildings, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the state's climate act requirements. The Office of Energy Resources is tasked with setting final building performance standards that will collectively reduce emissions to achieve net zero by 2050. Interim building performance standards will be set for each five-year period leading up to 2050.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 11

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources