§ 42-140.1-3 - Establishment of council – Purposes. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-140.1-3

   § 42-140.1-3  Establishment of council– Purposes. – (a) There is hereby authorized, created and established a council to be knownas "The Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council" withthe powers and duties set forth in this chapter.

   (b) The purposes of this council are to:

   (1) Evaluate and make recommendations, including, but notlimited to, plans and programs, with regard to the optimization of energyefficiency, energy conservation, energy resource development; and thedevelopment of a plan for least-cost procurement for Rhode Island; and

   (2) Provide consistent, comprehensive, informed and publiclyaccountable stake-holder involvement in energy efficiency, energy conservation,and energy resource management; and

   (3) Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs toachieve energy efficiency, energy conservation, and diversification of energyresources; and

   (4) Promote public understanding of energy issues and of waysin which energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy resourcediversification and management can be effectuated.