Rhode Island General Laws Title 37. Public Property and Works § 37-24-2. Legislative findings

(1) Energy costs for public buildings and public projects are skyrocketing and will likely continue to increase.

(2) Energy use by public buildings and public projects contributes substantially to the problems of pollution and global warming.

(3) Public buildings and public projects can be built and renovated using high-performance methods that save energy; reduce water consumption; improve indoor air quality, and water; preserve the environment; and make workers and students more productive.

(4) This law is necessary to more efficiently spend public funds.