CCRI to launch offshore wind training program under state, developer partnership
LINCOLN – If Rhode Island wants to leverage its role in the offshore wind industry to bring more jobs to the state, it needs...
R.I. solar developer ranked in top 10% of contractors nationwide
CRANSTON – A Rhode Island renewable energy developer has cracked the top 10% of solar contractors nationwide, according to a new list by Solar...
McKee urges state regulators to offset proposed cost hikes to winter...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee is the latest state official to sound the alarm over skyrocketing winter electric rates.
In a letter shared publicly...
Gas prices dropping but R.I., Mass. still above national average
PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped to $4.41 per gallon, 7 cents less than last week...
Mayflower Wind developer agrees to use R.I. suppliers under Commerce program
PROVIDENCE – A Massachusetts offshore wind farm developer is the latest company to sign on to the state’s business-to-business service known as SupplyRI.
R.I. Commerce...
Christopher Kearns named interim state energy commissioner
PROVIDENCE – The second-in-command at the state energy office will take on the top leadership role, at least temporarily.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday...
R.I. receives $259K USDA grant for Farm to School Network
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management was awarded $259,380 Tuesday from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm to School Grants program to help...
Report: Solar employment rebounds in 2021, but R.I. behind other states
PROVIDENCE – The solar economy has rebounded from its pandemic slump, with solar jobs nationwide and in Rhode Island increasing above pre-pandemic levels as...
Gas prices keep falling in R.I., Mass., but still above national...
PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped to $4.48 per gallon, 12 cents less than last week...
Monthly electric bills to increase $50 under proposed winter rates
PROVIDENCE – For months, utility companies and industry experts have warned of rising electricity costs.
Turns out, it’s just as bad - or maybe worse...
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