§ 42-140.1-2 - Legislative findings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-140.1-2

   § 42-140.1-2  Legislative findings. –It is hereby found and declared:

   (a) Rhode Island has experienced an energy cost crisis during2005 and 2006 and faces the prospect of fluctuating and increasing energyprices in the future.

   (b) Energy conservation and energy efficiency have enormous,untapped potential for controlling energy costs and mitigating the effects ofenergy 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 Islandand its people the full benefits of energy efficiency, energy conservation, andenergy resources management.