H7877

Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliance and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2025.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliances and equipment in Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island H7877 bill sets minimum energy and water efficiency standards for various appliances and equipment, including commercial dishwashers, fryers, hot-food holding cabinets, ovens, steam cookers, fans, blowers, electric motors, electric vehicle supply equipment, faucets, fireplaces, spas, ventilating fans, showerheads, sprinkler bodies, water coolers, and urinals. These standards apply to products manufactured or installed after January 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that manufacturers test their products and certify compliance with the standards.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations