Bill > H5493

This bill establishes a program for energy and water benchmarking of large buildings in Rhode Island, requiring the Office of Energy Resources (OER) to collect and publicly report energy performance data for covered properties. While the provided XML text does not include specific details about the benchmarking requirements, the government summary suggests that the bill aims to increase transparency in the real estate marketplace by mandating energy performance reporting. The term "benchmarking" refers to the process of measuring and tracking a building's energy consumption and comparing it to similar buildings or industry standards. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, which means it would become law as soon as it is approved by the legislative body. The primary goal appears to be providing stakeholders, such as property owners, tenants, and potential buyers, with information about the energy efficiency of large buildings in Rhode Island.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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