Lead By Example

The Lead by Example Program, managed by the Office of Energy Resources, works with State agencies and other partners to develop energy projects in State and Municipal government that deliver Clean, Affordable, and Reliable Energy (CARE). The Lead By Example Program works with State agencies and universities, quasi-public agencies, and municipalities to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy costs across Rhode Island through investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

In December 2015, Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed Executive Order 15-17: "State Agencies to Lead by Example in Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy." This Executive Order established a "Lead by Example" program within the Office of Energy Resources (OER) "to oversee and coordinate efforts at State agencies to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions".

Reports, Data & Publications

OER posts annual reports for the Lead by Example program and useful information about the State’s energyconsumption. Click here to view these reports.

On-Going Projects and Case Studies

OER is spearheading a number of projects and initiatives to achieve Lead by Example goals. Click here for more information.

Clean Energy Purchasing Mechanisms

State Master Price Agreements have been created to streamline energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric vehicle charging station projects. Click here for more information.

Lead by Example Energy Awards

OER’s Lead by Example Awards recognize state agencies, quasi-public agencies and municipalities for their recent energy efficiency and renewable energy achievements. Click here for more information.

Rhode Island Stretch Codes

Rhode Island has voluntary commercial and residential stretch codes to help buildings achieve higher energy savings and implement advanced building practices. Click here to learn more and to access Rhode Island’s Stretch Codes.

• State Energy Profile:
  

  Pastore Complex exterior LED lighting project to save Rhode Island $176K per year

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  RI Army National Guard installs largest rooftop solar array on state facility

• State Energy Profile:
  

  RI’s largest state-owned office building reduces energy consumption by 27%

• Third Annual Lead by Example Clean Energy Awards
  

  OER recognizes public sector for clean energy achievements

• Rhode Island College completes first phase of campus-wide energy efficiency project
  

  Rhode Island College, serving over 9,000 students in Providence, has recently completed the first phase of a two-year $14 million project to upgrade 41 buildings and campus infrastructure.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations installed on Capitol Hill
  

  The small parking lot north of the Powers Building now has two dual level II charging stations with connections to charge four cars at a time.

• The Virks Building
  

  The Department of Administration, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance went above and beyond code to bring the Virks building into the future with energy efficiency improvements.

• New Veterans Home features rooftop solar array
  

  New Veterans Home which houses 208 veterans in Bristol is now equipped with 168-panel rooftop solar array.

• Narragansett Bay Commission on track to reach "net-zero" electrical use by end of 2018
  

  The Narragansett Bay Commission is a renewable energy leader among Rhode Island State quasi-public agencies.

• Rhode Island Army National Guard Cuts Energy Use
  

  The Rhode Island Army National Guard has been busy since 2016, replacing inefficient, dated lighting with state-of-the-art LED fixtures in its facilities statewide.