§ 42-140.1-2. Legislative findings.
It is hereby found and declared:
(a) Rhode Island has experienced an energy cost crisis during 2005 and 2006 and faces the prospect of fluctuating and increasing energy prices in the future.
(b) Energy conservation and energy efficiency have enormous, untapped potential for controlling energy costs and mitigating the effects of energy crisis for Rhode Island residents and the Rhode Island economy.
(c) Rhode Island has lacked an integrated, comprehensive, public, stakeholder-driven organizational structure to secure for Rhode Island and its people the full benefits of energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy resources management.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-140.1 - The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council
Section 42-140.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-140.1-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-140.1-3. - Establishment of council — Purposes.
Section 42-140.1-4. - Composition and appointment.