- George Sfinarolakis
- Administrator of Energy Programs
- Phone: (401) 574-9101
- george.sfinarolakis@energy.ri.gov
OER recognizes public sector for clean energy achievements
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.
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 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 which houses 208 veterans in Bristol is now equipped with 168-panel rooftop solar array.
The Narragansett Bay Commission is a renewable energy leader among Rhode Island State quasi-public agencies.
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.
Attention state agencies, municipalities, quasi-public agencies and public schools:
The Office of Energy Resources is now accepting applications for the 2020 Lead by Example Clean Energy Awards. Please download the award application here.
To be considered, complete applications must be submitted by Monday, March 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM. Anyone may make project nominations. Please note that all projects MUST be at least 50% constructed. Awardees will be notified in advance and will be recognized in an award ceremony at the Rhode Island State House on Monday, April 20, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. – please save this date.
To nominate a project or individual, please complete the attached application and return by email to George Sfinarolakis at the
Office of Energy Resources (George.Sfinarolakis@energy.ri.gov) or by mail to:
To nominate a project or individual, please complete the attached application and return by email to George Sfinarolakis at the
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Department of Administration
One Capitol Hill, 4th Floor Providence,
Rhode Island 02908-5855
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".
The Executive Order establishes clear energy goals for State agencies, including, but not limited to:
Below are some of the initiatives, achievements, and events that OER and other State agencies are using to lead by example.
For more information on Lead by Example, please contact George Sfinarolakis at george.sfinarolakis@energy.ri.gov.
For more information on centralized utility bill management, please contact Terri Brooks at terri.brooks@energy.ri.gov.
OER posts energy usage publicly for each State agency and progress reducing energy usage. Click here to view information on State agency energy usage.
OER is spearheading a number of projects and initiatives to achieve Lead by Example goals. Click here for more information.
OER offers support to state and quasi-state agencies in their Lead by Example efforts. Click here for more information.
State Master Price Agreements have been created to streamline energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric vehicle charging station projects. Click here for more information.
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 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.