Can R.I. ride wind-energy wave?
Rhode Island has invested heavily in its port infrastructure in recent years, to retrofit what had been created with the last century’s industries in...
DEM awards 3 R.I. farms grants for energy efficiency
PROVIDENCE – Three farms in Foster, Little Compton, and Smithfield will aim to decrease costs and upgrade business operations with a combined $54,000 in...
R.I., Mass. gas prices rise 5 cents
PROVIDENCE – The price of self-serve, regular gasoline in Rhode Island increased 5 cents to $2.90 per gallon, 3 cents higher than the national...
R.I. plans to use $14.4M from Volkswagen settlement to fund electric...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s money from the Volkswagen AG diesel fuel emissions scandal settlement will be used to pay for electric buses and to...
Deepwater Wind interested in having hub in Brooklyn
PROVIDENCE – Could Deepwater Wind be setting up shop off the coast of one of New York City’s five boroughs?
New York City Economic Development...
R.I., Mass. gas prices continue climb
PROVIDENCE – The price of self-serve, regular unleaded gas increased 3 cents to $2.85 per gallon, 4 cents higher than the national average of...
OER honors public sector for energy-efficiency achievements
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Office of Energy Resources recognized 12 state agencies, municipalities and higher education facilities for renewable-energy and energy-efficiency achievements, at its...
Spring scorcher has Northeast burning most gas in 4 years
NEW YORK - Blistering heat in the middle of spring is poised to volley power plants’ demand for natural gas in the United States Northeast...
R.I. and Mass. gas prices continue sharp jump
PROVIDENCE – The price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 7 cents to average $2.82 per gallon this week, 1 cent...
Final hearings begin for proposed Burrillville power plant
BURRILLVILLE – After years of controversial regulatory proceedings and lawsuits, the R.I. Energy Facility Siting Board this week started final hearings on a proposal...

















