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Providence unveils first-ever green revolving fund to cut carbon, boost clean...

Economic Activity 04/08/2026

PROVIDENCE – City officials unveiled Providence’s first-ever "green" revolving fund on Monday, a new program that will allocate municipal dollars to renewable energy upgrades...

Will R.I.’s pioneering clean energy goal be delayed?

Economy 01/30/2026

Rhode Island was the first state to commit to a 100% renewable energy goal by 2033, but Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration is attempting...

Peter Chapman joined Providence-based nonprofit One Neighborhood Builders as CEO and president in February 2025. He previously served as CEO of the UVI Research & Technology Park Corp. in the U.S. Virgin Islands. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Invest in neighborhoods

Nonprofit 01/30/2026

Peter Chapman | One Neighborhood Builders CEO and president Rhode Island’s competitive advantages bode well for our future. While much work remains to be done...

A $120 MILLION housing bond issue was approved by voters statewide in November 2024. Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to put another $120 million bond issue for affordable housing on the ballot in November. / PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

In 2024, voters OK’d $120M housing bond; Gov. McKee is seeking...

Editor's Choice 01/23/2026

Over the last two decades, Rhode Island voters have approved five bonds totaling $310 million aimed at making housing more affordable, but now Gov....

FILLING A NEED: Alexander “Brave Journey” Sterling says he started Rhode Island-based nonprofit Turtle Island Community Capital to help foster economic sovereignty in Native communities.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Everybody’s Business: Looking to give Indigenous entrepreneurs a big lift

Entrepreneurship 12/05/2025

When Alexander “Brave Journey” Sterling returned to his home state of Rhode Island in 2022, he asked local members of his tribe, the Ramapo...

Greg Cornett has been president of Rhode Island Energy since March 2024. The company is the largest electric transmission, distribution and natural gas distribution provider in the state, serving more than 770,000 customers. He also serves on the board of directors for United Way of Rhode Island Inc. and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. needs holistic energy strategy

Government 10/10/2025

Greg Cornett | Rhode Island Energy president Rhode Island has some of the most ambitious clean energy and climate policies in the nation, including a...

Providence Community Electricity Program default winter rate to drop 10%

Energy 10/02/2025

PROVIDENCE – The default winter supply rate for Providence Community Electricity Program residential and commercial customers will be 14.69 cents per kilowatt hour, down...

Federal judge to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss lawsuit over...

Economic Activity 06/18/2025

A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking...

Reed seeks release of federal clean energy funding for Rhode Island

Government 04/15/2025

PROVIDENCE – Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., is urging the Trump administration to release around $80 million in previously awarded federal funds “to help Rhode Island...