About the Energy Efficiency Council

Make
Recommendations

Make Recommendations
Evaluate the science and data to make informed recommendations.

Engage
Stakeholders

Engage Stakeholders
Provide meaningful stakeholder involvement.

Monitor and
Evaluate

Monitor and Evaluate
Ensure that energy efficiency programs are effective and quickly adopt best practices.

Ensure Public
Benefit

Ensure Public Benefit
Promote public awareness of energy efficiency programs and their benefits.

Mission

The Energy Efficiency Council monitors the state’s energy efficiency programs to maximize cost-effective energy savings for all Rhode Islanders through comprehensive stakeholder representation and expert technical evaluation. The Council supports the state’s climate mandates and works to empower all Rhode Islanders to receive the full benefits of energy efficiency.

About

The Rhode Island Energy and Efficiency Resource Management Council (EERMC), otherwise known more simply as "The Energy Efficiency Council" was established by statute in 2006 to provide oversight of the state’s ratepayer-funded energy efficiency programs. The Council includes fifteen appointed members that represent the interests of homeowners, renters, workers, businesses, municipalities, and the environment.

Rhode Island is a leader in energy efficiency in North America. The Council is a key driver of that success, providing technical expertise and informed stakeholder input that shapes energy strategy, planning, and implementation in Rhode Island.

Cost-effective energy efficiency is the foundation of a sustainable energy future. The Council is committed to helping Rhode Island achieve its climate mandates and work toward a clean, reliable, and affordable energy economy. This is achievable when all Rhode Islanders have access to the full benefits of energy efficiency.