Tag: energy
Offshore wind boosts winter resilience
In December 2022, Winter Storm Elliott wreaked havoc on the electric grid along the East Coast. While Rhode Island was spared the worst, millions...
Wiley Center backs new legislation to cap energy bills for low-income...
PROVIDENCE – The George Wiley Center, a statewide energy justice and anti-poverty nonprofit organization, is backing proposed legislation that would cap energy bills for...
ISO New England meeting winter energy demand despite January cold snap
PROVIDENCE – Electric grid operator ISO New England is meeting the region's winter energy demands, recent figures show, despite a December report from the company...
Trump nominates R.I. lawyer to lead agency overseeing hazardous materials transportation
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island lawyer has been nominated to lead the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of hazardous materials around...
Local port, offshore wind leaders holding industry to highest standard amid...
PROVIDENCE – Leaders of local ports and offshore wind are looking to hold themselves to the highest possible standard as political uncertainty over the...
Shell Energy North America finalizes purchase of Johnston power plant
JOHNSTON – Shell Energy North America L.P., a subsidiary of Shell PLC, has completed its purchase of a power plant located on Shun Pike,...
Rhode Island Energy proposes higher summer electricity rate for commercial, industrial...
PROVIDENCE – Commercial and industrial customers of Rhode Island Energy could see a slight electricity rate increase this summer compared with last summer.
The proposed...
Prysmian Group not moving forward with new cable plant at Brayton...
SOMERSET – Plans for a new cable manufacturing plant at the site of a former power plant on Brayton Point have been scrapped.
A Prysmian...
Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to...
President-elect Donald Trump tasked a New Jersey congressman and vocal critic of offshore wind with writing an executive order he could issue to halt wind energy...
A power source for overall success
PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2024
UTILITY: Rhode Island Energy
ALONG WITH PROVIDING sustainable energy solutions throughout the Ocean State, Rhode Island Energy is being proactive...