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PUC approves $28M in winter electric bill credits for residential customers
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission announced on Thursday it has approved $28 million in winter electric bill credits for more than 450,000...
R.I. launches $32M program for multifamily heat pump rebates
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has launched a $32 million federal rebate program that will help income-eligible multifamily properties install heat pump systems, the R.I....
Providence seeks proposals to redevelop former Urban League site
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Redevelopment Agency has issued a request for proposals for the redevelopment of the former Urban League of Rhode Island Inc....
Revolution Wind completes construction off R.I. coast
PROVIDENCE – Revolution Wind has completed construction of its 65-turbine offshore wind project off the Rhode Island coast despite facing two federal stop-work orders...
Smiley, Providence kick off PVDFest 2026
PROVIDENCE – PVDFest returns to the city Friday with live music, art, food, markets and cultural programming across downtown.
Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman John...
Study: R.I. workforce faces moderate AI job disruption risk
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s workforce faces a moderate risk of disruption from artificial intelligence, with 2.76% of workers employed in occupations considered highly exposed...
Constellation to acquire Rhode Island State Energy Center for $715M
JOHNSTON – Constellation Energy Corp. has agreed to acquire the Rhode Island State Energy Center from Shell Energy North America L.P., a subsidiary of...
Amazon drivers seek Teamsters recognition at Providence facility
PROVIDENCE – More than 90 delivery drivers at Amazon’s DRI1 facility in the city are seeking recognition and bargaining with Teamsters Local 251 after...
State commits $5.48M to rural healthcare workforce training
PROVIDENCE – A $5.48 million federal investment will support healthcare career training at 14 Rhode Island schools and local education agencies as part of...
State’s teacher apprenticeship program expands
CENTRAL FALLS – Rhode Island’s Registered Teaching Apprenticeship Program is expanding from four apprentices to 14 as the state works to create a new...
