# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-7: New and revised standards

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-7
- **Heading:** New and revised standards
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-27 / Section 39-27-7

## Text

The commission may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, to establish increased efficiency standards for the products listed in § 39-27-4. In considering such amended standards, the commission, in consultation with the chief of energy and community services, shall set efficiency standards upon a determination that increased efficiency standards would serve to promote energy conservation in the state and would be cost-effective for consumers who purchase and use such products; provided, that increased efficiency standards shall become effective within one year following the adoption of any amended regulations establishing such increased efficiency standards.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-1 § 39-27-1. General purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-2 § 39-27-2. Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-3 § 39-27-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-4 § 39-27-4. Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-5 § 39-27-5. Efficiency standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-6 § 39-27-6. Implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-7 § 39-27-7. New and revised standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-8 § 39-27-8. Testing, certification, and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-27-9 § 39-27-9. Severability of provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-27_S39-27-9.md)

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