2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-27 - The Energy and Consumer Savings Act of 2005
Section 39-27-7 - New and revised standards.
§ 39-27-7. New and revised standards.
The commission may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, to establish increased efficiency standards for the products listed in § 39-27-4. In considering such amended standards, the commission, in consultation with the chief of energy and community services, shall set efficiency standards upon a determination that increased efficiency standards would serve to promote energy conservation in the state and would be cost-effective for consumers who purchase and use such products; provided, that increased efficiency standards shall become effective within one year following the adoption of any amended regulations establishing such increased efficiency standards.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2005, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 146, § 1.)
