Tag: Green Energy Consumers Alliance
A 2nd try at renewable energy law
After a failed attempt last year, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio is taking another crack at passing legislation that would require Rhode Island to...
Federal funding sparks conflict between R.I. transportation projects, climate goals
PROVIDENCE – A $750 million injection of federal funds for state transportation improvement projects has become the latest flashpoint in conflict over climate change...
Can the buyer of Narragansett Electric handle offshore wind?
Connecting massive arrays of offshore wind turbines to the state electric grid is a complicated process, and some fear the corporation looking to buy...
Filings to state utility regulators dispute benefits of Narragansett Electric sale
PROVIDENCE - Whether selling the state’s primary utility business to new, out-of-state owners is a benefit or a danger to its 780,000 Rhode Island...
Labor, environmental leaders team up on R.I. green-economy goals
PROVIDENCE – Free bus transit, clean energy heating systems in every public building and more bond funding for green initiatives are among the goals...
Providence unveils plans for bundling energy use under new supplier
PROVIDENCE – Providence residents and business owners could see their electricity bills drop under a new Community Choice Aggregation Plan unveiled on Monday.
The proposal,...
Electric-vehicle maker Tesla opens first store and service center in...
WARWICK – Following a ribbon-cutting on July 20, electric-vehicle maker Tesla Inc. opened its first store and service center in Rhode Island.
Mayor Joseph J....