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Naval Station Newport honored for energy saving initiatives
Naval Station Newport was selected for the 2012 Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Platinum Level Recognition for its energy saving accomplishments during fiscal year 2011. more
| 10/1/12
Pump prices rise 1 cent in R.I., Mass.
Gas prices in Rhode Island rose 1 cent this week after dropping 3 cents last, according to AAA Southern New England. more
| 10/1/12
Law increases consumer protections on storm claims
While storms such as 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene and the April-May 2010 flooding are memories, albeit painful still for some, such climactic weather events are becoming more frequent. Because of the damage they can cause property, a new state law was designed to provide additional protection to homeowners who have hurricane insurance. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/1/12

R.I. pump prices drop 3 cents
Gas prices in Rhode Island dropped 3 cents this week after surging 10 cents to the highest-ever price in September last week, according to AAA Southern New England. more
| 9/24/12
Slater invests another $250K in VCharge
The Slater Technology Fund has committed $250,000 in new funding to VCharge, an energy management services company, Slater announced Monday. more
| 9/24/12
Company on road to harnessing power of sun for truckers
ENow Inc. CEO Jeff Flath was introduced to solar technology while working at the Cooley Group, the Pawtucket manufacturer of engineered fabrics, which was trying to incorporate photovoltaic cells into its billboards and roof membranes in the early 2000s. After Flath was replaced as Cooley Group president last year, he saw a new opportunity for solar power on the flat, sun-facing tops of tractor trailers and founded eNow. The Providence startup has designed solar systems that allow trucks to run their lights, air conditioners and radios without having to keep their diesel engines idling, using fuel and generating emissions. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12

Coakley brief challenges Columbia Gas rate hike
BOSTON – Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office is opposing a proposed $29.2 million rate increase by Columbia Gas, claiming the company is seeking to pass millions in unnecessary costs, including more than $100,000 in corporate jet travel, on to Massachusetts ratepayers. more
9/24/12
RENEW sponsors energy discussion with area businesses
The RENEW Energy Initiative, along with KLR, Hays Companies, the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will hold its third panel discussion of 2012 . more
Report: R.I. lays groundwork for wind energy
The Ocean State could be one the first states with offshore wind farms, according to a report released by Environment Rhode Island, the Conservation Law Foundation and the Environment Council of Rhode Island. more
| 9/13/12
Oil climbs to 4-month high on Mideast unrest, Fed meeting
Oil climbed to a four-month high on concern that protests in the Middle East and North Africa may curb supply and on speculation that the Federal Reserve will unveil more stimulus measures. more
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