HB 7877

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 7, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- APPLIANCE AND EQUIPMENT ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT OF 2021.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7877
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-07
Energy Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for appliance and specified equipment purchased or installed after January 1, 2025.

Sponsor
Handy
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-07 Status in_committee
2026-04-07 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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