Statewide building benchmarking legislation (H-7183 / S-2260)
Summary
Providence already requires large buildings to report energy use. These state bills would extend that to all buildings over 25,000 square feet across Rhode Island, helping owners track and cut emissions to meet the Act on Climate targets.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Large building owners would face new reporting requirements; potential long-term savings from reduced energy use.
Residents breathing cleaner air and the state's climate goals; building owners gain data to cut energy costs.
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