Offshore wind project off Martha’s Vineyard nears approval
NEW BEDFORD (AP) – The first commercial-scale offshore wind power development in United States history is edging closer to approval, federal officials said Monday.
The...
R.I. gas prices rise 5 cents week to week
PROVIDENCE – The average price of regular, self-serve unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 5 cents week to week to $2.69 per gallon, 8...
CRMC leader says agency focus has not changed, despite controversy over...
PROVIDENCE – A change in the leadership of the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council has not diminished the state agency’s focus on education, analysis...
Persistence drives offshore wind vessel business
A specially equipped boat navigates turbulent seas, landing its rubber nose smack against the steel foundation of a monstrous offshore wind turbine, delivering technicians...
High winds knock out power to thousands in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – High winds have caused power outages across Rhode Island, impacting more than 5,300 National Grid Rhode Island customers, the company said Tuesday.
Washington...
R.I. gas prices tick up 9 cents week to week
PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island was $2.64 per gallon, an increase of 9 cents week to...
Special election to determine fate of proposed bond issues for combined...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters will be going to the polls on March 2 to vote in the special referenda election on a series...
Quonset wind turbine training facility on hold, but other port improvements...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Plans to open a training facility for wind turbine maintenance workers at Quonset Business Park are on hold, with the British...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank awards $1.5M in grants to 7 communities for...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced Wednesday that it has awarded $1.5 million in action grants to seven communities that were participants...
Green Development completes two solar farms, including contested project in Hopkinton
CRANSTON – Green Development LLC announced on Tuesday that it had completed two major solar arrays, including a much-disputed project in Hopkinton.
The contested...


















