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State Agency Coordination to Address Climate Change
Laws and Regulations
State Agency Coordination to Address Climate Change
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Climate Change Coordinating Council (Council) was established to coordinate efforts between state agencies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Council will pursue GHG emissions reductions of 10% below 1990 levels by 2020, 45% below 1990 levels by 2035, and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. With assistance from the Council, state agencies will develop programs to encourage state employees to reduce vehicle miles traveled and use public transportation when available. The Council will also work with municipalities to encourage sustainability; identify federal, state, and private funding opportunities that can be leveraged to reduce emissions in Rhode Island; and develop GHG emissions reduction strategies. The Council will submit a plan with suggested strategies for GHG emissions reduction activities to the governor no later than December 31, 2016. (Reference Rhode Island General Laws 42-6.2)
Rhode Island
Alternative Transportation Fuel Study
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Transportation Fuel Study
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) will prepare a study on strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote alternative transportation fuels in Rhode Island, including any suggested regulatory changes. OER will submit the report to the governor and the senate. (Reference Senate Resolution 1020, 2015)
Rhode Island
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Acquisition Requirements
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Acquisition Requirements
Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
To reduce fuel consumption and pollution emissions, and purchase vehicles that provide the best value on a life cycle cost basis, the state must take the following actions:
At least 75% of state motor vehicle acquisitions must be AFVs, and the remaining 25% must be HEVs to the greatest extent possible. By 2025, 25% of state motor vehicle acquisitions must be ZEVs;
All new light-duty trucks in the state fleet must achieve a minimum city fuel economy of 19 miles per gallon (mpg) and achieve at least a Low Emission Vehicle certification, and all new passenger vehicles in the state fleet must achieve a minimum city fuel economy of 23 mpg;
All state agencies must purchase the most economical, fuel-efficient, and lowest emission vehicles appropriate to meet requirements and discourage the purchase of sport utility vehicles;
All state agencies must purchase low rolling resistance tires with superior tread life for state vehicles when possible; and
All state vehicles must be maintained according to manufacturer specifications, including specified tire pressures and ratings.