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Fewer turbines but more conflict for Revolution Wind farm
The fishing industry and offshore wind developers are again at odds over how a mammoth array of 80-story-high wind turbines will affect ocean species,...
Regulators approve $60M power line upgrades for Revolution Wind farm
State energy regulators swiftly gave their stamp of approval to a nearly $60 million worth of upgrades to Rhode Island power lines.
The Rhode Island...
Vacancies put pressure on CRMC as advocates call for more state...
Four hundred miles of coastline. Hundreds of development project permit applications. Four major renewable energy projects already under review with applications for several more...
Health safety of smart meters debated at PUC meeting
A “microwave-induced plague” is what one South Kingstown resident told utility regulators would happen if Rhode Island replaces its electric meters with those that...
Tidewater funding woes place Rhode Island FC in home field disadvantage
Rhode Island doesn’t have a full roster of premier sports venues.
And with financing woes slowing the $124 million Pawtucket soccer stadium project where the new United...
Fight for control over invoicing fraud investigation heats up PUC meeting
A turf war has broken out between the dueling divisions of the state utility agency.
The territorial battle centers on who should lead the investigation...
Households struggle as utility rate relief legislation stalls
A $54 energy bill rebate might not seem like much. But for Erika Gonzalez, every little bit helps.
Especially this year, with record rate hikes...
McKee wants Wavemaker fellowships to address state’s teacher shortage
It’s no secret Rhode Island doesn’t have enough teachers.
Which is why Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to give student loan reimbursement to recent college...
Healey’s proposed estate tax threshold could have grave consequences in R.I.
Rhode Island is always looking over its shoulder at Massachusetts when it comes to taxes.
So as Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposes giving more Commonwealth...
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