Green design takes many factors into account
To the Editor:
After reading the article by Kevin Shalvey (“LEED not the only worthy green building standard,” July 13), I noticed a series of...
LEED certification need not cost more to implement
To the Editor:
I am pleased to say that I am Rhode Island’s first LEED-accredited architect, and am an associate at the Robinson Green Beretta...
There are many ways to build energy-efficient structures
To the editor:
We want to correct a misperception created in your recent articles (“Green projects flourish in Promenade District,” and “LEED not the only...
Festivals give jolt to economy
There haven’t been any recent studies of the economic impact of the Newport jazz and folk festivals. Not even 83-year-old impresario George Wein, who...
Mass. bank recruiting football teams
BOSTON – Here’s a marketing scheme of a different type – a Massachusetts bank is looking for a high school football team that can...
Local officials decry pro-LNG decision
FALL RIVER - A proposal for an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Fall River’s Mount Hope Bay was approved by the U.S....
N. Grid sees higher rates in early 2010
LONDON – National Grid plc, Rhode Island’s dominant gas and electric utility company, said today it expects to receive approval to increase electricity rates...
Gas prices fall for fifth straight week
PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices have fallen for the fifth week in a row as the cost of a gallon declined by a penny in...
Legislation modifies R.I. excavation program
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Donald L. Carcieri last week signed legislation intended to increase the efficiency and safety measures of the state’s Dig Safe program.
The...
Narragansett residents probed on wind energy
NARRAGANSETT – Town residents are being surveyed about their opinions on six wind turbines that have been proposed in the community, The Associated Press...
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