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DANISH ENERGY developer Orsted said Tuesday that it and Eversource Energy LLc have made a "final investment decision" on Revolution Wind, committing to the construction of the 704-megawatt offshore wind project off the coast of Rhode Island. / COURTESY ORSTED U.S. OFFSHORE WIND

Orsted, Eversource make ‘final’ commitment to Revolution Wind project

PROVIDENCE – Danish energy developer Orsted A/S declared Tuesday that it and Eversource Energy LLC are committed to the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project off...

R.I., Mass. gas prices fall as Middle East tensions elevate

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island is $3.50 per gallon, down 5 cents from last week...
PRESIDENT JOE Biden looks on as Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington during a news conference in August. The Biden administration is designating 31 “tech hubs” in 32 states and Puerto Rico to help spur innovation and create jobs in the specific industries that are concentrated in these areas. / ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO / CAROLYN KASTER

Ocean Tech Hub to highlight blue economy’s range in grant applications

PROVIDENCE – As blue economy leaders in Rhode Island and Massachusetts compete for up to $75 million in federal grant funding, members of the...
HUB BUILDER: Gov. Daniel J. McKee recently nominated former Rhode Island Foundation leader Neil D. Steinberg, pictured, to serve as the R.I. Life Sciences Hub’s board chairman. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Two hubs better than one when looking for job growth

For those wondering where post-pandemic job growth might come from in Rhode Island, there’s encouraging news on two fronts. On Oct. 23, the state was...

Legal battle imminent after CRMC approves contested Point Judith Pond oyster...

The embattled state coastal regulatory agency appears bound for yet another protracted legal battle over an oyster farm. Mark Fay, an attorney representing a group...
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE is investing $13 million to revitalize its greenspaces and parks. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

Providence invests $13M to revitalize city parks and greenspaces

PROVIDENCE – The city is investing $13 million to improve its parks and greenspaces, as well as celebrate the revitalization of Harriet and Sayles...

R.I., Mass. gas prices trickle down amid global tensions

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island is $3.55 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week...

Report: R.I. greenhouse gas emissions 20% lower in 2020 than 1990...

PROVIDENCE – A three-year lag time in data collection and public reporting makes it difficult for state agencies and environmental advocates to measure in...

Young lobsters show decline off New England, and fishermen will see...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – The population of young lobsters has declined nearly 40% in some of the most critical fishing waters off New England,...

Rhode Island Energy seeks proposals for additional 1,200 megawatts of offshore...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy on Friday issued a request for proposals to secure an additional 1,200 megawatts of offshore wind, the largest renewable...
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