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RI Gen L § 42-140-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-4 - Commissioner.

§ 42-140-4. Commissioner.(a) There shall be a commissioner of energy resources, who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The commissioner shall be the director of the office of energy resources and shall have all such powers, consistent with law, as are necessary and/or convenient to effectuate the purposes of the office and administer its functions. The commissioner shall have authority to exercise all of the powers and duties heretofore exercised by the head of the state energy office. In the performance of the duties set forth in this paragraph, the commissioner shall consult with the energy efficiency and resources management council established pursuant to chapter 42-140.1.(b) The commissioner shall have authority to apply for, receive, and administer grants and funds from the federal government and all other public and private entities to accomplish the purposes of the office.(c) All revenues collected by the office from public and private entities, including, but not limited to, demand side management grants from public utilities, shall be deposited as restricted receipts.(d) The commissioner shall have authority to serve as executive secretary of the governor's technical assistance committee, established by § 42-60-4, and shall provide such staff and technical support to the technical assistance committee as the technical assistance committee may require, and shall have authority to carry out any duties assigned to the office by the governor in the event of a declaration of a state energy crisis as authorized under chapter 42-60 relating to energy crisis management.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 28, § 8.
RI Gen L § 42-140-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-5 - Authority to enter into agreements.

§ 42-140-5. Authority to enter into agreements.The commissioner shall have authority to enter into agreements with the trustees of the renewable energy development fund to achieve integrated and effective use of the renewable energy proper resources, subsections 39-2-1.2(b) and (c), and renewable energy standard resources, § 39-26-7. By mutual agreement with the trustees, the commissioner may serve as program manager for the renewable energy programs.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-140-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-6 - Information and education programs.

§ 42-140-6. Information and education programs.The commissioner, in consultation with the council, shall develop, implement and maintain, a statewide public information and education program with regard to energy supply, energy cost, energy efficiency and conservation, and energy programs, including programs to help consumers select energy efficient products, to evaluate retail and commercial energy resource choices, and to access available energy assistance programs including tax credit and rebate programs.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-140-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-7 - Conduct of activities.

§ 42-140-7. Conduct of activities.(a) To the extent reasonable and practical, the conduct of activities under the provisions of this chapter shall be open and inclusive; the commissioner and the council shall seek in addressing the purposes of the office to involve the research and analytic capacities of institutions of higher education within the state, industry, advocacy groups, and regional entities, and shall seek input from stakeholders including, but not limited to, residential and commercial energy users.(b) The commissioner shall transmit any unencumbered funds from the renewable energy program under chapter 39-2 to the commerce corporation to be administered in accordance with the provisions of § 39-2-1.2.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11; P.L. 2007, ch. 298, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 440, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 228, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 422, § 2.
RI Gen L § 42-140-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-8 - Annual report.

§ 42-140-8. Annual report.The commissioner shall report annually, on or before March 1st of each year, to the governor, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house with regard to the status of energy supplies, markets, and conditions, the effectiveness of energy programs, the activities of the office including the council, and such other matters related to energy as the commissioner or the council may deem appropriate.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11.
RI Gen L § 42-140-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-9 - Adoption of rules.

§ 42-140-9. Adoption of rules.The commissioner shall have the authority to adopt, amend, and implement such rules as may be necessary to desirable to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. In any rule making by the commissioner, the commissioner shall consider as a matter of record the advice of the energy resources council and the renewable energy coordinating board.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 11; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 11; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 4, § 17.
RI Gen L § 42-140-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140 - Rhode Island Energy Resources Act|Section 42-140-10 - Collection of energy data.

§ 42-140-10. Collection of energy data.The commissioner of energy resources shall have the authority to collect price, inventory and product delivery dates, including amounts and types of product sold, and other information which is necessary and material regarding petroleum products, natural gas and other fuels available for supply within the state from wholesalers and resellers of petroleum products, natural gas and suppliers of other fuels, doing business in the state. Except as herein provided, all energy information collected by the office under this section shall be maintained for the sole and confidential use of the state, its agencies, and offices. Such information shall not be deemed public record as defined in subdivision 38-2-2(4); provided, however, that aggregates of such information may be prepared and such aggregates shall be public records. Information collected under this section may be shared with the energy offices of other states which afford such information similar protection from public disclosure. All wholesalers, resellers, and end-users of petroleum products and other fuels doing business in the state with a total storage capacity of over fifty thousand (50,000) gallons shall provide information to the office upon request and in such form as the office shall require.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 297, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 486, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-140.1-1 (2021)
2021 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.

§ 42-140.1-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as "The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council Act".History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-140.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.1 - The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council|Section 42-140.1-2 - Legislative findings.

§ 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.
RI Gen L § 42-140.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.1 - The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council|Section 42-140.1-3 - Establishment of council - Purposes.

§ 42-140.1-3. Establishment of council — Purposes.(a) There is hereby authorized, created and established a council to be known as "The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council" with the powers and duties set forth in this chapter.(b) The purposes of this council are to:(1) Evaluate and make recommendations, including, but not limited to, plans and programs, with regard to the optimization of energy efficiency, energy conservation, energy resource development; and the development of a plan for least-cost procurement for Rhode Island; and(2) Provide consistent, comprehensive, informed and publicly accountable stake-holder involvement in energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy resource management; and(3) Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs to achieve energy efficiency, energy conservation, and diversification of energy resources; and(4) Promote public understanding of energy issues and of ways in which energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy resource diversification and management can be effectuated.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-140.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.1 - The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council|Section 42-140.1-4 - Composition and appointment.

§ 42-140.1-4. Composition and appointment.(a) The council shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; eleven (11) members shall be voting members, and the governor shall give due consideration to appointing persons with knowledge of: (1) Energy regulation and law; (2) Large commercial/industrial users, (3) Small commercial/industrial users; (4) Residential users; (5) Low-income users; (6) Environmental issues pertaining to energy; (7) Energy design and codes; (8) Energy efficiency education and employment tracking; and (9) Municipal energy users; (10) Large nonprofit institutional users; and (11) Small nonprofit institutional users. Four (4) members shall be ex-officio, non-voting members, representing an electric distribution entity, a gas distribution entity, fuel oil or heating fuel industry, and the commissioner of the office of energy resources. From the eleven (11) voting members, the governor shall appoint one person to be chairperson of the council and one person to be vice chairperson of the council; the commissioner of the office of energy resources shall be the executive secretary and executive director of the council.(b) With the exception of the commissioner of the office of energy resources; of the initial appointments; three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, three (3) members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years, and four (4) members shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years; thereafter members of the council shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years and may be reappointed.(c) A simple majority of the total number of voting members shall constitute a quorum.(d) A vacancy other than by expiration shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment but only for the unexpired portion of the term. The appointing authority shall have the power to remove its appointee for just cause.(e) The members of the council shall not be compensated for their service but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to the executive secretary/executive director.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12; P.L. 2014, ch. 103, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 124, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 107, § 1.
RI Gen L § 42-140.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.1 - The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council|Section 42-140.1-5 - Powers and duties.

§ 42-140.1-5. Powers and duties.The council shall have the power to:(a) Develop and recommend for implementation plans, programs and standards for energy conservation, energy efficiency, and diversification of energy resources.(b) Monitor and evaluate plans and programs for energy conservation, energy efficiency and diversification of energy resources; in order to effectuate such evaluations the council may request audits, including performance audits, of any program for energy conservation, energy efficiency or diversification of energy resources, that is established pursuant to Rhode Island law or is administered by a state agency, a request for an audit of any program operative pursuant to an order or decision of the public utilities commission shall be made to the commission; the council may make findings and recommendations with regard to changes, modification or continuation of any programs which it has authority to monitor or evaluate.(c) Submit to the joint committee on energy an annual report on/or before April 15 of each year, commencing in 2008, regarding the activities of the council, its assessment of energy issues, the status of system reliability, energy efficiency and conservation procurement and its recommendations regarding any improvements which might be necessary or desirable.(d) Participate in proceedings of the public utilities commission that pertain to the purposes of the council, including but not limited to proceedings regarding least-cost procurement as provided for in § 39-1-27.7.(e) Advise electric distribution companies with regard to implementation of least cost procurement.(f) Advise the commission of energy resources, and recommend policies, standards, strategies, plans, programs, and procedures with regard to functions of the office of energy resources including but not limited to plans, strategies, and programs to:(1) implement cost-effective energy conservation and energy efficiency programs;(2) promote the development of eligible renewable energy resources for Rhode Island;(3) foster distributed generation of electricity and demand response;(4) assist low-income households in meeting energy needs;(5) coordinate the use of funds, resources, and programs from diverse resources to achieve the purposes of the office.(g) Consider such other matters as it may deem appropriate to the fulfillment of its purposes, and may advise the governor, the general assembly, other parties, and the public with regard to matters pertaining to its purposes and duties, which advice may include findings and recommendations.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-140.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.1 - The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council|Section 42-140.1-6 - Additional general powers.

§ 42-140.1-6. Additional general powers.In order to effectuate its powers and duties the council has the following powers:(a) To make any studies of conditions, activities, or problems related to the state's energy needs, usage, and supplies to carry out its responsibilities.(b) To adopt amend bylaws, to establish committees, to elect and/or appoint officers and agents, and to engage consultants and professional services as necessary and appropriate to fulfill its purposes.(c) To accept and administer grants from the federal government and from other sources, public or private, for the carrying out of any of its functions, which loans or grants shall not be expended for other than the purposes for which provided.(d) To work with the appropriate federal, regional, and state agencies, and private entities.(e) To apply for, accept and expend allocations, grants and bequests of funds, for the purpose of carrying out the lawful responsibilities of the council.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 12; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 12.
RI Gen L § 42-140.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.2 - Distributed Generation|Section 42-140.2-1 - Findings.

§ 42-140.2-1. Findings.It is hereby found and declared that:(a) Distributed generation can if well implemented, contribute to electric system reliability and efficiency and have system benefits including, but not limited to, reduced congestion, improved management of system peak demands through demand response, and added capacity that mitigates the needs for additional central generating capacity in the region;(b) Distributed generation from renewable resources diversifies the power sources for electrical generation, and having multiple, reliable sources of power for electrical generation reduces risks and can temper price volatility;(c) Distributed generation from renewable resources and from combined heat and power systems can reduce the environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, of electrical generation;(d) The system benefits of distributed generation are a function of the location of the distributed generation capacity, the reliability and the efficiency of distributed generation facilities individually and/or collectively, and the time of operation of the distributed generation facilities;(e) The value of distributed generation can vary with changes in the wholesale and retail markets for electricity;(f) Properly designed regulatory and financing programs for distributed generation can have both system benefits and economic benefits for entities.(g) The independent system operator of New England has stated that mitigating peak demand should be a central strategy in reducing wholesale electricity and has established a demand response to accomplish this purpose.(h) Established tariffs and embedded principals for rate setting and cost allocation may present substantial barriers to realizing the full potential of distributed generation in Rhode Island.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 13; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 13.
RI Gen L § 42-140.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.2 - Distributed Generation|Section 42-140.2-3 - Implementation monitoring.

§ 42-140.2-3. Implementation monitoring.The energy efficiency and resources management council is hereby authorized and directed to monitor the implementation of distributed generation and to report its findings and recommendations biennially on or before February 1, commencing in 2009 and ending in 2015.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 236, § 13; P.L. 2006, ch. 237, § 13.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-1 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-2 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-3 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-3. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-4 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-4. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-5 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-5. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-6 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-6. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-7 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-7. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-8 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-9 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-9. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-10 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-10. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-11 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-11. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.
RI Gen L § 42-140.3-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 42 - State Affairs and Government|Chapter 42-140.3 - The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Coordinating Board|Section 42-140.3-12 - Repealed.

§ 42-140.3-12. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 222, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 76, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 86, § 1, effective June 17, 2015.