Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7877
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- Bennett (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliance and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2025.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 7, 2026 · Legislature
04/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations