Rhode Island § 42-162-1 § 42-162-1. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-162-1 — § 42-162-1. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island § 42-162-1

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-162Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-162-1 (2026).

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§ 42-162-1. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) The 2021 act on climate establishes mandatory, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions
            reduction targets; and
         
(2) To meet these goals, Rhode Island must accelerate its adoption of more sustainable
            transportation solutions, including electric vehicles; and
         
(3) The widespread adoption of electric vehicles will necessitate investment in and deployment
            of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and
         
(4) Electric vehicle char

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§ 42-162-1. Legislative findings.

The general assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The 2021 act on climate establishes mandatory, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; and

(2) To meet these goals, Rhode Island must accelerate its adoption of more sustainable transportation solutions, including electric vehicles; and

(3) The widespread adoption of electric vehicles will necessitate investment in and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and

(4) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure must be made accessible to all Rhode Island citizens and businesses, and deployed in an equitable manner; and

(5) The installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other clean energy investments will support statewide economic development and job growth in the clean energy sector.