Bill > H7700

This bill establishes minimum energy and water efficiency standards for various commercial and residential products sold or installed in Rhode Island, aiming to reduce waste, save consumers money on utility bills, decrease pollution, conserve water resources, and improve the reliability of energy systems. The bill defines specific terms related to products like commercial hot food holding cabinets, fluorescent lamp ballasts, portable electric spas, room air cleaners, plumbing fittings (faucets, showerheads), plumbing fixtures (urinals, water closets), water coolers, high color rendering index fluorescent lamps, and general service lamps. It mandates that by specific dates, these products must meet or exceed the efficiency standards outlined in regulations, which are based on ENERGY STAR specifications or standards adopted by other states, and requires manufacturers to certify compliance and label their products accordingly, with provisions for testing, enforcement, and penalties for violations.