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R.I. signs first-time agreement for multistate offshore wind procurement with Mass.,...

BOSTON – Rhode Island energy officials announced Wednesday that the Ocean State has joined New England’s first multistate offshore wind memorandum of understanding with...

State develops strategic plan for offshore wind jobs, investment

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration on Monday released details on the development of Rhode Island’s strategic plan to develop the state’s offshore...

Roger Wheeler State Beach gets $3.1M for new boardwalk

NARRAGANSETT - The U.S. National Park service has approved $3.1 million to build a new boardwalk and other upgrades to the Roger Wheeler State...

Rhode Island Energy to seek additional 1,200 megawatts of offshore wind...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy will issue a request for proposals in October to bring 1,200 megawatts of new offshore wind energy to the...

Second lawsuit challenges R.I. shoreline access law 

Less than a week after a federal judge threw out the first lawsuit against Rhode Island’s new shoreline access law, a new challenge has emerged.  The Sept....

R.I. Public Utilities Commission approves winter electricity rates increase 

WARWICK – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved Rhode Island Energy’s proposed winter electricity rates that will take effect on Oct....

EPA grants R.I $3.9M for recycling infrastructure expansion

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday awarded Rhode Island a total of $3.9 million for the expansion of recycling infrastructure across the...

R.I. cannabis sales climb in August

PROVIDENCE – Cannabis receipts in Rhode Island rose for the fourth consecutive month in August while new sales milestones were reached. The monthly financial report...

R.I. Public Utilities Commission to decide on net-metering amendment

PROVIDENCE – A nuanced deliberation between Rhode Island Energy and the R.I. Public Utilities Commission could have implications for owners of residential and commercial...
VIRTUAL ROADMAP: From left, Skanska USA Inc. Senior Vice President Paul Pedini and Senior Virtual Design Construction Manager Patrick Rice Pedini pose with a digital blueprint of the Interstate 95 Viaduct Northbound Project in Providence.
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Skanska USA Inc. is clearing traffic with new technology

PBN Innovative Companies 2023 Architecture, Construction & Engineering: Skanska USA Inc. A GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY whose founder helped stir significant contributions into the cement business in...
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