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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140.1-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known as “The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140.1-2. Legislative findings
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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 contr…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140.1-3. Establishment of council — Purposes
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(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 recommendat…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-140.1-4. Composition and appointment
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(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…