Tag: National Grid
Construction to start soon on Fields Point natural gas liquefaction plant
PROVIDENCE – National Grid Rhode Island plans to start construction soon on its controversial Fields Point natural gas liquefaction plant at Providence’s seaport, the...
R.I.’s solar industry has grown with the help of state incentives....
After stints in the California, Nevada and Texas solar-energy industries, Kenny Hsieh learned of the financial incentives offered in Rhode Island, picked up his...
Wind-energy savings obscured by speculation, despite promises
Revolution Wind, developed jointly by Ørsted US Offshore Wind and Eversource, is expected to supply enough wind-generated electricity to fill nearly one-quarter of the...
Revolution Wind R.I. benefit projected to include Mass., Conn. projects too
PROVIDENCE – National Grid Rhode Island says that its proposed contract with Ørsted US Offshore Wind and Eversource will have a net direct and...
Aquidneck Island gas emergency causes 300 to seek unemployment benefits
PROVIDENCE - About 300 special unemployment benefits claims have been filed related to the recent natural gas emergency on Aquidneck Island that prompted a...
Municipalities saving with LED streetlights
A mid-December status report from the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns shows nearly half of the state’s communities have purchased their streetlights...
Opinion: Public deserves answers about cause of gas crisis
The public has a right to know all of the available information when it comes to their safety. The crisis last week with the...
R.I., National Grid announce aid for Aquidneck Island small businesses
NEWPORT – Rhode Island has created a $1.45 million loan fund for small businesses directly affected by the gas outage on Aquidneck Island, Gov....
National Grid to repressurize Newport gas system in next step to...
NEWPORT – National Grid Rhode Island has completed the first phase in its efforts to restore gas service to Newport and began repressurizing the...
Big challenges can lead to opportunities to innovate
Timothy F. Horan | National Grid Rhode Island president
Replacing a critical piece of energy infrastructure, such as our South Street substation, which powers most...