Tag: Act on Climate
POWER SURGE: AG Neronha has asserted his authority in the name...
Peter F. Neronha is in the homestretch of his second – and final – term as Rhode Island’s attorney general, and his workload is...
Harming offshore wind undermines prosperity
Recent actions by President Donald Trump’s administration have introduced significant challenges to the United States’ offshore wind industry, threatening economic growth, job creation and...
R.I., Mass. select procurement of 2,878 megawatts of offshore wind power
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island and Massachusetts have agreed to a coordinated procurement of 2,878 megawatts of offshore wind power from three yet-to-be-operating wind farms...
Meeting R.I.’s ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse emissions
Rhode Island is in a unique position to become a leader in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and establishing itself as a role model for...
DEM awards $218K for community engagement on climate change
PROVIDENCE – Six community groups will share $218,931 in grants for projects that will provide public engagement around Rhode Island's 2025 Climate Action Strategy,...
Rhode Island Energy to seek additional 1,200 megawatts of offshore wind...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy will issue a request for proposals in October to bring 1,200 megawatts of new offshore wind energy to the...
Revolution Wind project gains federal approval
PROVIDENCE – The proposed Revolution Wind project has received a key environmental approval from the U.S. government, marking a significant step forward in the...
Connecticut the latest state to plan for zero-emissions cars by 2035
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut is joining Rhode Island and other states with plans to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
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R.I. receiving $6.6M in federal funding for resiliency of electric grid
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Office of Energy Resources will be receiving a total of $6.6 million in federal funding, according to Gov. Daniel J....
R.I. to hire new chief resilience officer to combat climate change
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed an executive order Monday to reestablish the position of a R.I. chief resilience officer to lead implementation...
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