Lead by Example

The Lead by Example Program supports the public sector (State agencies, public schools, municipalities) in lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy costs across Rhode Island through holistic investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation technologies.

Originally established by Executive Order 15-17 in 2015 – and updated to expand the mandate and set new goals with Executive Order 23-06 in 2023 – the Lead by Example program provides important technical, procurement, and financial assistance to the public sector, enabling them to implement clean energy projects and lead the way to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction mandates established in the 2021 Act on Climate legislation.