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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...
DOCKED: Charlie Donadio Jr., founder, CEO and president of Atlantic Wind Transfers, stands on board the Atlantic Pioneer, one of two vessels his company uses to transport technicians and equipment to offshore wind turbines for repairs and maintenance.  / COURTESY ATLANTIC WIND TRANSFERS

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...
RHODE ISLAND VOTERS are casting ballots for the March 2 special referenda election to authorize up to $400 million in bonds to fund seven proposed initiatives. / COURTESY OF R.I. SECRETARY OF STATE

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...
THE RHODE ISLAND Infrastructure bank has awarded seven communities that were participants in the 2020 Resilient Rhody Municipal Resilience Program $1.5 million in total grants to support their projects.

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...
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