Tag: Renewable Energy Growth Program
Hydropower project putting Blackstone River back to work
For years, an endless stream of Blackstone River waters has gushed over the Albion Dam, built more than a century ago to help power...
LOST IN EMISSIONS: Businesses befuddled by state’s net-zero goals
So far, the 10 electric vehicle charging stations tucked away in the corner of the 200-space parking lot at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Inc. haven’t...
End of National Grid incentive for parking lot solar canopies sparks...
PROVIDENCE – After a two-year test run, National Grid has nixed a program that gives developers extra money to build solar canopies on parking...
National Grid parking lot solar array incentive in question amid rising...
PROVIDENCE - With rising costs and uncertain benefits, National Grid Rhode Island wants to pull the plug on its financial incentives for developers who...
Ocean State Job Lot to host largest rooftop solar portfolio in...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – A Rhode Island retailer known for its closeout deals on brand-name products is expanding its reputation in a new direction: solar...
Green Development completes two solar farms, including contested project in Hopkinton
CRANSTON – Green Development LLC announced on Tuesday that it had completed two major solar arrays, including a much-disputed project in Hopkinton.
The contested...
PUC greenlights price cuts for solar projects, but votes down proposed...
WARWICK – Commercial and large-scale solar projects will see a drop in the 15-year tariffs paid by National Grid under prices approved by the...
Seven-turbine, onshore wind farm to begin construction in Johnston
JOHNSTON – Work on a seven-turbine, 21-megawatt onshore wind farm is expected to begin next week, the developer, Green Development LLC, announced Thursday.
The company...
Halt of renewable-energy program has installers, customers upset
PROVIDENCE – Solar installers and their customers are upset after the Renewable Energy Growth Program, a popular incentive program, was halted after reaching its...
R.I. lawmakers vote to expand Renewable Energy Growth Program
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. General Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation to expand a state program that encourages new installation of renewable-energy projects.
The legislation –...