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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
Bay Commission breaks ground on Phase II of clean water project
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the Narragansett Bay Commission broke ground on a part of Phase II of its combined sewer overflow abatement project, at the Rite Aid parking lot at 80 Manton Ave. in Providence. more
| 9/26/12
Most businesses slip Sandy’s punch
For residents and businesses owners in the Misquamicut Beach area of Westerly, Hurricane Sandy was, in a word, devastating. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Land-based turbines face headwinds
There are more commercial-scale wind turbines on the Rhode Island horizon than ever before and offshore wind farms that could generate a substantial portion of the state’s energy remain on track. more
NEIT invests in green energy with geothermal installation
The New England Institute of Technology has invested in geothermal energy with the installation of a new system at its Center for Automotive Technology. more
| 10/11/12
General Assembly earns a ‘B-’ on Environment Council’s green report card
Rhode Island’s General Assembly scored a “B-” on its environmental legislation for the 2011-2012 session, according to the Environment Council of Rhode Island’s biannual Green Report Card. more
| 11/1/12
Section of Coventry bike path closed into 2013
A section of the Coventry Greenway bike path closed for construction on Monday and is expected to remain shut until well into 2013. more
| 8/20/12
Whitehouse awarded inaugural ocean service award
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will receive the inaugural Admiral James D. Watkins Award for dedication to the oceans and ocean science from the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. more
Kially M. Ruiz
Age: 35 more
7/23/12
U.S. Northeast may start 2013 colder than normal
The U.S. Northeast and mid-Atlantic states will start January with below-normal temperatures, said Matt Rogers, president of Commodity Weather Group LLC. more
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