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Rhode Island is the 15th most expensive state for household energy costs, according to a report by WalletHub. / PBN FILE PHOTO

WalletHub: R.I. energy costs 15th most expensive in nation

Economic Activity 07/05/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the 15th most expensive state when it comes to household energy costs in the U.S., according to a report...

Pickell named 2023 R.I. Small Business Person of the Year

In Their Own Words 05/26/2023

CRAIG PICKELL, CEO and president of Lincoln-based abrasive manufacturer and supplier Bullard Abrasives Inc., was named the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Person of...

Rhode Island Energy approved for $290M in infrastructure upgrades

Economic Activity 03/31/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy on Thursday gained regulatory approval for $290 million for its proposed Electric Infrastructure, Safety, and Reliability infrastructure upgrades. The R.I....

PROVIDENCE has announced the rates for its new community electricity aggregation program set to begin in May. / AP FILE PHOTO/JOHN ANTCZAK

Providence sets rates for community electricity aggregation program

Economic Activity 02/28/2023

PROVIDENCE – The city has announced the rates for its new community electricity aggregation program set to begin in May. The Providence Community Electricity Program...

HEATING UP? What will Gov. Daniel J. McKee and state lawmakers do about the rising costs for heat and electricity? The issue could kick off a host of contentious debates in the new legislative session.  PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

Will GA step in to help ease rising energy costs?

Editorial and Op-Ed 01/06/2023

State lawmakers are back with another massive state revenue surplus, now projected at $610 million, likely at their disposal. But having lots of money...

U.S. inflation slowed sharply to 7.1% over past 12 months

Capital Goods 12/13/2022

WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the...

CHARGED UP: From left, E2SOL LLC electrical design engineer Mashhor Alshrieef, energy market research analyst Brianna Baro, Managing Principal Anthony Baro, head cheerleader Kelli Baro, and marketing analyst Brandon Baro in the company’s Providence office.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

E2SOL LLC looks to improve travel through solar

Business Services 09/30/2022

PBN Innovative Companies 2022 ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT: E2SOL LLC ANTHONY BARO, managing principal of Providence-based renewable energy design company E2SOL LLC, says power generation is...

Cable-related power outage could end up costing Block Island ratepayers

Hospitality & Tourism 03/19/2021

NEW SHOREHAM – Reburial of two 34,500-volt subsea cables on Block Island will involve a potential 10-to-14-day power outage during the first two weeks...

Lumetta Inc.

Business Services 10/28/2020

THE STORY: Bill Prichett, while simultaneously doing architectural projects, had also painted and made sculptures for close to 20 years. It was combining those...