RI S2356

Transfers administration of Big River Reservoir lands from the Water Resources Board to the Department of Environmental Management, effective July 1, 2026, while the Water Resources Board retains fresh water resource management authority

Extends sunset dates for multiple economic development tax credit and incentive programs from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2028, including Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit, RI Tax Increment Financing, Tax Stabilization Incentive, First Wave Closing Fund, I-195 Redevelopment Project Fund, Wavemaker Fellowships, Main Street Streetscape Improvement Fund, Innovation Initiative, and New Qualified Jobs Incentive

Increases the maximum aggregate cap for Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credits from $225 million to $250 million

Establishes a state energy benchmarking and performance standards program requiring state departments to report monthly energy usage for state-owned facilities at least 25,000 gross square feet, with annual reporting beginning March 31, 2030 and performance standards to be developed by March 31, 2031 with compliance by 2050

Creates a voluntary energy benchmarking program for municipal and school buildings at least 25,000 gross square feet, with the Office of Energy Resources providing technical and financial assistance to municipalities