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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
AVX to pay $366M for New Bedford Harbor cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection reached a settlement with AVX Corp. for $366.25 million plus interest to pay for the cleanup of the Superfund site in New Bedford Harbor, the largest single site cash settlement in the history of the Superfund program. more
| 10/10/12
Utilidata partners with American Electric Power
Utilidata Inc., a Volt/VAR optimization solutions company, has entered into an agreement with American Electric Power to “inform and advance the next generation of grid-side applications,” the company announced Wednesday. more
| 10/10/12
Law increases incentives for renewable energy
A relatively new program for installing alternative energy systems increases financial incentives for municipalities, industries and commercial users across the Ocean State. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/8/12

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
R.I. ranks 7th in nation for energy efficiency
Rhode Island ranked seventh across the country for energy efficiency, according to the 2012 Energy Efficiency Scorecard released Wednesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. more
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
Insurer partner in firm’s survival
In March 2010, a massive flood pounded the Darlington Fabrics manufacturing facility on the banks of the Pawcatuck River in Westerly. The facility is owned by The Moore Co., a family-run business is in its fourth generation. George C. Moore started his elastics company in 1909 in Worcester, Mass. The company has been guided by Moores ever since. more
By Victor Paul Alvarez
Contributing Writer | 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

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