High schools studied for energy efficiency
The state’s 53 high schools are being studied to see which are suitable for energy-efficient initiatives, with the hope that at least some will...
Report: RGGI worth $1.6B for 10 states
In the three years since the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has been in place, an independent economic-consulting firm claims it has been worth more...
Bryant entrepreneurs named best chapter
SMITHFIELD – For the fourth time in five years, the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization at Bryant University has been named the best chapter in...
Cleaning up in disaster remediation
When Clean Care of New England President Ernest Pullano started a Providence carpet-cleaning business in 1984, red wine on a light shag carpet qualified...
DEM get $1.5M for solar panels
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management was awarded $1.5 million to install solar panels at nine of its facilities.
“These solar arrays illustrate...
Brookfield buys Prudential
TORONTO – Brookfield Residential Property Services has purchased Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services for an undisclosed amount, the company announced Thursday, making the...
General Growth projects 2012 increase in FFO as occupancy rises
CHICAGO - General Growth Properties Inc., the second-largest U.S. mall owner and the parent company of Providence Place, said that its funds from operations...
Bombardier urges upgrades as tracks slow Amtrak Acela
WASHINGTON - U.S. rail travelers would benefit more from upgraded tracks allowing trains to go faster than from immediate spending on high-speed equipment, according...
Hodges Badge finishing Portsmouth turbine
PORTSMOUTH – Custom ribbon and medal maker Hodges Badge Co. is in the final stages of building a 250-kilowatt wind turbine to power its...
Honda dealership begins renovation
MIDDLETOWN – Construction on a new renovated Saccucci Honda dealership at 1350 West Main Road has begun, New England Construction has announced.
The project, estimated...
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