S.2218

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·1/23/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Agriculture Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Environment and Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture